Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_246

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Denarius serratus publisher Q Antonius Balbus fl 83–82 Bc Obverse Head Jupiter right laurel wreath Sc pearl border Reverse Victoria quadriga right holding reins palm branch right hand wreath left control mark X inscription Q.ANTO.BALB Pr Ant Al ligature under line Attributes palm branches wreaths horses quadrigae Roman Republic Rome Silver coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.88 g axis 135° round metallic object worn uneven edge textured silver-gray surface relief scene figure standing chariot pulled group animals decorative beading forming curved border figure draped cloth holds long curved object ornamental lines raised dots across lower area.