Caption

Denarius; maker: M. Cipius (publisher, fl. 115–114 BC). Obverse: Head of Roma wearing helmet facing right; in front, inscription M·CIPI·MF; behind, sign of value X; pearl border. Reverse: Victoria riding a biga right, holding reins in left hand and a palm branch in right; rudder below; inscription OMA under the line; pearl border. Attributes: horses, helmets, palm branches, rudders. Date: 115–114 BC. Period: Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter 16.4 mm; weight 3.79 g; axis 0°.

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Keywords

Denarius maker M Cipius publisher fl 115–114 Bc Obverse Head Roma wearing helmet facing right front inscription M·CIPI·MF sign value X pearl border Reverse Victoria riding biga right holding reins left hand palm branch rudder inscription OMA under line Attributes horses helmets palm branches rudders Date Period Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 16.4 mm weight 3.79 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface featuring raised profile person's head wearing winged crested helmet surrounded decorative raised markings curved lines object irregular edges slight dents visible texture pitting colors visible shades gray silver dark gray areas darker brownish-gray tones.