Caption

Denarius serratus, Antonius Balbus, Q. (fl. 83–82 BC), publisher. Obverse: Head of Jupiter in a laurel wreath facing right; behind, control mark SC; pearl border. Reverse: Victoria on a quadriga facing right, holding reins and a palm branch in her right hand and a wreath in her left; below, control mark X; inscription under the line Q·ANTO·BALB/PR (ANT and AL in ligature); pearl border. Attributes: palm branches, laurel wreath, branches, wreaths, horses, quadrigae. Roman Republic, 83–82 BC. Coin (denarius serratus), diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.88 g, axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_245

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Keywords

Denarius serratus Antonius Balbus Q fl 83–82 Bc publisher Obverse Head Jupiter laurel wreath facing right control mark SC pearl border Reverse Victoria quadriga holding reins palm branch right hand wreath left control mark X inscription under line Q·ANTO·BALB Pr Ant Al ligature Attributes palm branches wreaths horses quadrigae Roman Republic Coin denarius serratus diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.88 g axis 135° circular metallic object scalloped edge featuring raised profile bearded man hair styled flowing locks adorned laurel- band surface textured wear patina darker recesses lighter raised highlights colors visible silver gray darker gunmetal tones.