Caption

Subaeratus denarius, Curtius, Q. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher; Silanus, M. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; inscription Q.CVRT before; sign of value X behind; pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter on a quadriga right, holding a scepter in his left hand and hurling a thunderbolt in his right; lituus above; inscription M.SI below; under the line inscription ROM; pearl border. Attributes: thunderbolt, sceptre, lituus; horses, quadrigae, helmets. Plated coin. 116–115 BC, Roman Republic. Rome. Coin; diameter 17.7 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 0°.

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LZT26A42_052

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Subaeratus denarius Curtius Q fl 116–115 Bc publisher Silanus M Obverse Helmeted head Roma right inscription Q.CVRT sign value X pearl border Reverse Jupiter quadriga right holding scepter left hand hurling thunderbolt right lituus inscription M.SI under line inscription ROM Attributes sceptre horses quadrigae helmets Plated coin Roman Republic Rome Coin diameter 17.7 mm weight 3.25 g axis 0° round metallic object textured worn surface showing raised indented details primarily silver-gray areas darker gray small spots brownish discoloration faint iridescent blue-green specks depicting central form radiating lines clustered bead- elements surrounded irregular edges surface scratches.