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 right on horses; below the inscription L·CVP (V and P in ligature); below the line the inscription OMA; continuous border. Plated coin, diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.72 g, axis 135°. 147 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Subjects: Dioscuri, horses, Roma, cornucopias; helmets.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_477

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Keywords

Denarius subaeratus obverse helmeted head Roma right cornucopia front sign value X beaded border Reverse Dioscuri galloping right horses inscription L·CVP V P ligature line inscription OMA continuous border Plated coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.72 g axis 135° 147 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Subjects Roma cornucopias helmets worn round metallic object irregular rim showing textured surface shades silver dark gray face object raised recessed areas forming central motif three heads figures profile additional abstract shapes them mottled patches lighter silver darker gray giving pitted aged appearance.