Caption

Denarius; Curtius, Q. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher; Silanus, M. (fl. 116–115 BC), publisher. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; in front inscription RT; behind sign of value X. Pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter on a quadriga right, holding scepter in his left hand and hurling a thunderbolt in his right; lituus above; inscription M·SILA (LA in ligature) below; under the line inscription ROM. Pearl border. Attributes: lituus, thunderbolt, sceptre. Punches. Date: 116–115 BC. Culture: Roman Republic. Medium: coin. Diameter: 19.6 mm. Weight: 3.21 g. Axis: 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_053

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Keywords

Denarius Curtius Q fl 116–115 Bc publisher Silanus M Obverse Helmeted head Roma right front inscription RT sign value X Pearl border Reverse Jupiter quadriga right holding scepter left hand hurling thunderbolt right lituus inscription M·SILA La ligature under line inscription ROM Attributes sceptre Punches Date Culture Roman Republic Medium coin Diameter 19.6 mm Weight 3.21 g Axis 90° worn circular metallic object weathered surface showing raised profile person's head facing right featuring defined nose lips chin hair texture object displays irregular edges surface pitting areas darker lighter gray tones plus subtle brownish discoloration spots set plain white background.