Caption

as (aes grave), publisher, Mercury (mythology), heads of the Janus-type Dioscuri, head of Mercury, Dioscuri (mythology), Obv. Heads of the Janus-type Dioscuri with hair tied with a ribbon; above value sign I. Rev. Head of Mercury turned left; above the value mark I., 280–276 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC), Rome, coin, diameter 70.5 mm, weight 290.75 g, axis 0 degrees

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_366

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Rights managed

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40.1Mb (6.1Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

aes grave publisher Mercury mythology heads Janus-type Dioscuri head Dioscuri Obv Heads hair tied ribbon value sign I Rev Head turned left value mark I 280–276 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome coin diameter 70.5 mm weight 290.75 g axis 0 degrees worn circular object textured uneven surface dark brown black tones small areas muted green patina object raised central relief suggesting rounded form within recessed ring rough edges irregular chip side lighting creates subtle highlights lowlights emphasize bumpy pitted surface concentric raised border.