Caption

denarius, Sempronius Pitio, L. (fl. 148 BC), publisher; Obv. Head of Roma in helmet at right; behind the inscription PITIO; before it the sign of value X. Pearl border. Rev. Dioscuri galloping on horses at right; below the inscription L.SEMP (MP in ligature); under the line the inscription ROMA. Continuous border. Subject: Dioscuri on horses, Roma (mythology). 148 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC), Rome. Coin; diameter 20.0 mm; weight 3.46 g; axis 90 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_469

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Keywords

denarius Sempronius Pitio L fl 148 Bc publisher Obv Head Roma helmet right inscription PITIO sign value X Pearl border Rev Dioscuri galloping horses inscription L.SEMP Mp ligature under line inscription ROMA Continuous border Subject Dioscuri mythology Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome Coin diameter 20.0 mm weight 3.46 g axis 90 degrees round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head facing right wearing wing- feathered decorations pitted rough areas varied shading tones gray silver dark gray lighter highlights darker shadows raised details rim.