Caption

Denarius subaeratus, Aurelius Scaurus, M. (fl. 118 BC), publisher; Licinius Crassus, L. (fl. 118 BC), publisher; Domitius Ahenobarbus, Cn. (fl. 118–96 BC), publisher. Obv.: Head of Roma in an Attic helmet facing right; in front an inscription; behind ROMA and the value sign X (crossed out). Beaded border. Rev.: Naked warrior on a biga facing right, holding reins and a carnyx in his left hand, and a spear in his right; below the inscription SCAVRI (AVR in ligature); below the line the inscription LIC.CN.DO. Pearl border. Depicts helmets, shields, spears, bigae, carnyx. Plated coin; 118 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Coin, diameter 18.5 mm, weight 2.59 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_018

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Keywords

Denarius subaeratus Aurelius Scaurus M fl 118 Bc publisher Licinius Crassus L Domitius Ahenobarbus Cn 118–96 Bc Obv. Head Roma Attic helmet facing right front inscription value sign X crossed Beaded border Rev. Naked warrior biga facing right holding reins carnyx left hand spear inscription SCAVRI Avr ligature line inscription LIC.CN.DO Pearl border Depicts helmets shields spears bigae Plated coin Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 2.59 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing raised profile human face relief surface textured scratches pitting areas darker tarnish small greenish spots visible colors include silver-gray metal darker gray recessed areas blackish tarnish hints green.