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Denarius Furia: Marcus Furius Philus; M•FOVRI•L•F / PHILI ROMA 119 BC
119 BC year| Silver | 3.87 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 119 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.87 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#65636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Roma at right, standing left, a star above, wearing Corinthian helmet, holding transversal sceptre in left hand and crowing trophy with right hand; trophy surmounted by a helmet in the form of a boar's head and flanked by a carnyx and shield on each side.
ROMA in right field, counterclockwise.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue with PHI in monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
PHILI
Translation: Philus
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Furia, originally Fusia, was one of the most ancient and noble patrician houses at Rome. Its members held the highest offices of the State during the period of the Roman Republic. The first of the Furii to attain the consulship was Sextus Furius Medullinus in 488 BC.This coin commemorates the victories achieved in 121 BC by Consuls Domitius Ahenobarbus and Q.Fabius Maximus over the Allobroges and the Averni in Gaul.
Interesting fact
The Furia coin, issued in 119 BC, is one of the earliest known examples of a commemorative coin, predating the traditional Roman practice of issuing coins to honor military victories or events. Its design features the bust of Marcus Furius Philus, a Roman statesman and military leader, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin is not only a rare and valuable artifact for collectors but also a significant piece of Roman history, providing insight into the political and cultural climate of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-119) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Furia: Marcus Furius Philus; M•FOVRI•L•F / PHILI ROMA) (119 BC) coin.
