Caption

Denarius subaeratus; obverse: helmeted head of Roma right, behind it a cornucopia, in front a sign of value X; beaded border. Reverse: Dioscuri galloping on horses right; below the inscription L·CVP (VP in ligature); below the line the inscription OMA; continuous border. Plated coin. 147 BC. Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Rome. Diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.72 g; axis 135°. Subjects: Dioscuri (mythology), horses, Roma (mythology), cornucopias, helmets.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_476

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Keywords

Denarius subaeratus obverse helmeted head Roma right cornucopia front sign value X beaded border Reverse Dioscuri galloping horses right inscription L·CVP Vp ligature line inscription OMA continuous border Plated coin 147 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome Diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.72 g axis 135° Subjects Dioscuri mythology horses Roma cornucopias helmets round metallic object uneven worn surface showing raised profile relief surrounding decorative shapes rendered shades gray silver dark gray hints brown areas lighter darker patina textured rough edges.