Caption

Denarius, Cipius M. (fl. 115–114 BC), publisher. Obverse: Head of Roma in a helmet facing right; in front the inscription M·CIPI·MF; behind the sign of value X. Pearl border. Reverse: Victoria (personification) on a biga facing right, holding the reins in her left hand and a palm branch in her right; below the rudder; inscription beneath the line. Palm branches (attribute), horses, helmets, bigas. 115–114 BC, Roman Republic. Rome. Coin; diameter 16.2 mm; weight 3.92 g; axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_068

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Keywords

Denarius Cipius M fl 115–114 Bc publisher Obverse Head Roma helmet facing right front inscription M·CIPI·MF sign value X Pearl border Reverse Victoria personification biga holding reins left hand palm branch rudder inscription beneath line Palm branches attribute horses helmets bigas Roman Republic Rome Coin diameter 16.2 mm weight 3.92 g axis 135° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing low-relief carved figures metal silver-gray darker gray brownish areas recesses central design depicts group stylized animals horse- figures motion curved limbs flowing manes curved linear incised marks beneath them object slightly raised rim irregular dented edges subtle variations patina muted silver dark gray touches brown.