Caption

Denarius; publishers Q. Curtius and M. Silanus (fl. 116–115 BC). Obverse: helmeted head of Roma right; in front inscription RT; sign of value X before; pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter in a quadriga right, holding sceptre in left and hurling thunderbolt in right; lituus above; inscription M·SILA (LA in ligature) below; under the line inscription ROM; pearl border. Attributes: punches; helmets. Date: 116–115 BC. Culture: Roman Republic. Place: Rome. Material: silver coin. Diameter 19.6 mm; weight 3.21 g; axis 90°.

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LZT26A42_054

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Keywords

Denarius publishers Q Curtius M Silanus fl 116–115 Bc Obverse helmeted head Roma right front inscription RT sign value X pearl border Reverse Jupiter quadriga right holding sceptre left hurling thunderbolt right lituus inscription M·SILA La ligature under line inscription ROM Attributes punches helmets Date Culture Roman Republic Place Rome Material silver coin Diameter 19.6 mm weight 3.21 g axis 90° circular worn metallic object textured uneven surface showing raised carved patterns figures shades gray silver central profile animal long neck flowing mane appendages surrounded carved lines irregular shapes areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights small rough pits edge irregularities.