Caption

denarius; Curtius, Q. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher; Silanus, M. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; in front inscription Q.CVRT; behind sign of value X. Beaded border. Rev: Jupiter on a quadriga right, holding scepter in left hand, hurling thunderbolt in right; lituus above; inscription M.SILA (LA in ligature) below the quadriga; under the line the inscription A. Beaded border. 116–115 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Rome. Coin; diameter 19.5 mm; weight 3.54 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_050

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Keywords

denarius Curtius Q fl 116–115 Bc publisher Silanus M Obv Helmeted head Roma right front inscription Q.CVRT sign value X Beaded border Rev Jupiter quadriga right holding scepter left hand hurling thunderbolt right lituus inscription M.SILA La ligature quadriga under line inscription A Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 3.54 g axis 225° circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing profile human head facing stylized hair wing- element near ear small square-shaped hole near top surface darker gray tones recessed areas lighter silver raised areas subtle brownish discoloration spots.