Caption

Denarius; issuer: M. Cipius (fl. 115–114 BC), publisher. Obverse: Head of Roma wearing a helmet facing right; in front the letter F; behind the helmet the sign of value X. Pearl border. Reverse: Victoria driving a biga to the right, holding reins in her left hand and a palm branch in her right; rudder below; inscription under the line. Pearl border. Bronze? or silver coin? (metal unspecified). Date: 115–114 BC. Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Place: Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 3.87 g; axis 270°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_075

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Keywords

Denarius issuer M Cipius fl 115–114 Bc publisher Obverse Head Roma wearing helmet facing right front letter F sign value X Pearl border Reverse Victoria driving biga holding reins left hand palm branch rudder inscription under line Bronze silver coin metal unspecified Date Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Place Rome Coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 3.87 g axis 270° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised embossed scene stylized horses motion flowing lines suggesting movement metal darker gray muted brownish patina recessed areas highlights lighter silver raised portions set plain white background.