Caption

Sestertius; obverse: head of Roma in a helmet right; behind it the value mark IIS. Pearl border. Reverse: Dioscuri on horses right; below in a frame the inscription ROMA. Continuous border. 211 BC. Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Rome. Coin; diameter 12.1 mm; weight 0.96 g; axis 225°. Subjects: Dioscuri (mythology), Roma (mythology); horses; helmets.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_390

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21.8Mb (1021.8Kb) / 9.2in x 9.2in / 2767 x 2751 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius obverse head Roma helmet right value mark IIS Pearl border Reverse Dioscuri horses right frame inscription ROMA Continuous border 211 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome Coin diameter 12.1 mm weight 0.96 g axis 225° Subjects mythology horses helmets round worn coin- object rests white background object dark gray black lighter gray highlights raised areas showing rough textured surface uneven edges center object features raised irregular design radiating lines curved shapes creating pattern rough ridges shallow grooves Shadows subtle tonal variations emphasize relief pitting appearance aged metallic material areas lighter gray wear darker gray recesses.