Coin Item Number: 2189/154 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sestertium coin of Philip II. Obverse: laureate, draped bust of Philip II, right facing. Reverse: goat walking left. The coin is a special issue for Rome's Millenary.
History Of Use
Coin in use during Roman Empire; Sestertius (denomination); Emperor Philippus II
Item History
- Made in Rome, Italy during 248
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/154
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- brass metal
- Overall
- height 0.2 cm, diameter 2.8 cm, weight 14.54 g
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Rome, Italy
When
- Creation Date
- during 248
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0154