Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_015

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Rights managed

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25.3Mb (1.8Mb) / 9.9in x 9.9in / 2974 x 2974 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius serratus M Aurelius Scaurus publisher L Licinius Crassus Cn Domitius Ahenobarbus 118 Bc Roman Republic Obverse Head Roma Attic helmet right front inscription M.AVRELI Vr ligature value sign X crossed Pearl border Reverse Naked warrior biga right holding reins shield carnyx left hand spear inscription SCAVRI Avr under line inscription LIC.CN.DOM Coin Narbonne denarius serratus diameter 19.1 mm weight 3.83 g axis 135° circular metallic object scalloped edge showing signs wear tarnish colored mainly silver gray darker gray shadows slight bluish tinges surface features raised depiction horse motion textured mane tail border raised dots part rim metal pitting irregularities smooth polished highlights.