Caption

Denarius; obverse: helmeted head of Roma right, inscription Q.CVRT in front, sign of value X behind, pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter riding a quadriga right, holding scepter in left and hurling thunderbolt in right; lituus above; inscription M.SILA (LA in ligature) below; under the line inscription ROMA; pearl border. Attributed makers: Curtius, Q. (publisher, fl. 116–115 BC) and Silanus, M. (publisher, fl. 116–115 BC). Attributes: horses, quadrigae, helmets, thunderbolt, lituus, scepter. Date: 116–115 BC, Roman Republic. Material: coin; diameter 18.9 mm; weight 3.89 g; axis 45°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_043

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Denarius obverse helmeted head Roma right inscription Q.CVRT front sign value X pearl border Reverse Jupiter riding quadriga right holding scepter left hurling thunderbolt right lituus inscription M.SILA La ligature under line inscription ROMA Attributed makers Curtius Q publisher fl 116–115 Bc Silanus M Attributes horses quadrigae helmets thunderbolt scepter Date Roman Republic Material coin diameter 18.9 mm weight 3.89 g axis 45° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile human head facing right wearing ornate helmet wing- beaded decorations helmet flowing ribbons dotted patterns hair figure wavy detailed neck beaded necklace visible object varied textures signs wear small dents scratches visible colors silver grey subtle greenish brownish discoloration parts raised areas background plain white.