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. Dioscuri on horses, Roma (mythology), Dioscuri (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_470

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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 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 design group figures horseback metal dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas thin smooth rim edge.