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denarius, Curtius, Q. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher; Silanus, M. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; in front the inscription Q.CVRT; behind the value sign X. Beaded border. Rev: Jupiter on a quadriga right, holding a scepter in left hand, hurling a thunderbolt in right; above lituus; below the inscription M.SILA (LA in ligature); under the line the inscription ROMA. Beaded border. 116–115 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC), Rome. Coin; silver denarius, diameter 18.4 mm, weight 3.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_045

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Keywords

denarius Curtius Q fl 116–115 Bc publisher Silanus M Obv Helmeted head Roma right front inscription Q.CVRT value sign X Beaded border Rev Jupiter quadriga right holding scepter left hand hurling thunderbolt right lituus inscription M.SILA La ligature under line inscription ROMA Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 18.4 mm weight 3.85 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile face relief facing right stylized hair helmet headpiece object displays mix silver gray darker tarnished tones small areas brownish discoloration several raised dots decorative shapes head rim edges irregular slightly rounded background plain white.