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denarius serratus, Aurelius Scaurus, M. (fl. 118 BC), publisher, Licinius Crassus, L. (fl. 118 BC), publisher, Domitius Ahenobarbus, Cn. (fl. 118-96 BC), publisher, Roma (mythology), warrior on a biga, shields, helmets, carnyx, spears — bigas, Attic helmets, warriors, head of Roma. Obv. Head of Roma in an Attic helmet to right; in front inscription M.AVRELI (VR in ligature); behind inscription ROMA and value sign X (crossed out). Beaded border. Rev. Naked warrior on a biga to right, holding reins and shield and carnyx in left hand, a spear in right; below inscription SCAVRI (AVR in ligature); below line the inscription L.LIC.CN.DOM. Pearl border. 118 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Narbonne; coin; diameter 20.3 mm; weight 3.78 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_016

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Keywords

denarius serratus Aurelius Scaurus M fl 118 Bc publisher Licinius Crassus L Domitius Ahenobarbus Cn 118-96 Bc Roma mythology warrior biga shields helmets carnyx spears bigas Attic helmets warriors head Obv Head Attic helmet right front inscription M.AVRELI Vr ligature inscription ROMA value sign X crossed Beaded border Rev Naked warrior holding reins shield left hand spear inscription SCAVRI Avr line inscription L.LIC.CN.DOM Pearl border Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Narbonne coin diameter 20.3 mm weight 3.78 g axis 0° worn metallic coin scalloped edge shown white background raised profile person facing right wearing winged helmet decorative draped garment textured relief shadows emphasizing facial features helmet details surface areas darker tarnish lighter silver highlights giving gray silver appearance hints darker gray recessed areas.