Caption

Denarius serratus, 118 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Obverse: Head of Roma in an Attic helmet facing right; before it the inscription M.AVRELI (VR in ligature); behind, ROMA and the value sign X (crossed out). Pearl border. Reverse: Naked warrior on a biga facing right, holding reins and a carnyx in the left hand, and a spear in the right; below the inscription SCAVRI (AVR in ligature); under the line LIC.CN.DOM. Pearl border. Makers/publishers: Aurelius Scaurus, M.; Licinius Crassus, L.; Domitius Ahenobarbus, Cn. Mint: Narbonne. Coin type: denarius serratus; material: silver. Diameter 19.1 mm; weight 3.83 g; axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_014

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Keywords

Denarius serratus 118 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Obverse Head Roma Attic helmet facing right inscription M.AVRELI Vr ligature value sign X crossed Pearl border Reverse Naked warrior biga facing right holding reins carnyx left hand spear inscription SCAVRI Avr under line LIC.CN.DOM Makers publishers Aurelius Scaurus M Licinius Crassus L Domitius Ahenobarbus Cn Mint Narbonne Coin type denarius serratus material silver Diameter 19.1 mm weight 3.83 g axis 135° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person wearing winged helmet flowing hair surrounded raised decorative marks edge object displays shades gray darker tarnished areas slight brownish tones sits white background.