Caption

Denarius; obverse: head of Roma wearing a helmet facing right, behind her the sign of value X; beaded border. Reverse: the Dioscuri galloping right on horseback; inscription ROMA in the frame; continuous border. Punchmarks present. After 211 BC; Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.3 mm; weight 3.45 g; axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_403

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Keywords

Denarius obverse head Roma wearing helmet facing right sign value X beaded border Reverse Dioscuri galloping horseback inscription ROMA frame continuous border Punchmarks present 211 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome Coin Diameter 18.3 mm weight 3.45 g axis 315° round worn metallic object rough pitted surface shown white background object dark gray areas lighter gray metal smoother reflective irregular raised recessed shapes scratches across face suggesting texture wear.