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denarius, Iunius, M. (fl. 145 BC), publisher; Obv.: Head of Roma in helmet at right; behind her a donkey's head; in front of her sign of value X. Pearly border. Rev.: Dioscuri galloping on horses at right; below the inscription M.IVNI; below the inscription ROMA. Continuous border. Subject: Dioscuri (mythology), horses, donkeys, head of Roma, helmets. Date: 145 BC. Period: Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter 18.1 mm; weight 3.37 g; axis 315°.

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denarius Iunius M fl 145 Bc publisher Obv. Head Roma helmet right donkey's head front sign value X Pearly border Rev. Dioscuri galloping horses inscription M.IVNI inscription ROMA Continuous border Subject Dioscuri mythology donkeys head helmets Date Period Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 18.1 mm weight 3.37 g axis 315° round metallic coin shades silver gray raised profile face looking showing detailed hair headdress decorative elements areas darker gray patina lighter highlights across textured surface.