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Denarius; Curtius, Q. (publisher, fl. 116–115 BC); Silanus, M. (publisher, fl. 116–115 BC). Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; inscription Q., T before it; sign of value X behind; pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter on a quadriga right, holding sceptre in left, hurling thunderbolt in right; lituus above; inscription M.SI below; pearl border. Iconography: Jupiter, quadriga, horses, helmets, Roma, lituus, thunderbolt, sceptre. Date: 116–115 BC. Culture: Roman Republic. Medium: coin. Diameter 18.6 mm; weight 3.73 g; axis 90°.

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Denarius Curtius Q publisher fl 116–115 Bc Silanus M Obverse Helmeted head Roma right inscription Q T sign value X pearl border Reverse Jupiter quadriga right holding sceptre left hurling thunderbolt right lituus inscription M.SI Iconography quadriga horses helmets Roma thunderbolt sceptre Date Culture Roman Republic Medium coin Diameter 18.6 mm weight 3.73 g axis 90° round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised sculpted figures horse profile flowing mane chariot- element textured areas metal form pattern elongated oval shapes beneath irregular raised contours figures object darker gray tones recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions brownish-gray spots wear set plain white background.