Caption

denarius, Porcius Laeca, P. (fl. 110–109 BC), publisher; Roma (mythology). Obv.: Head of Roma in a helmet facing right; above the inscription ROMA; behind it the inscription P.LAECA (AE in ligature); in front the sign of value X. Pearl border. Rev.: A figure in military costume with a raised hand stands turned left toward a figure in a toga; on the right a figure holding rods, one in the right hand and two in the left; under the line the inscription PROVOCO. Pearl border. 110–109 BC, Roman Republic; Rome. Coin, diameter 18.2 mm, weight 3.88 g, axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_095

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Keywords

denarius Porcius Laeca P fl 110–109 Bc publisher Roma mythology Obv. Head helmet facing right inscription ROMA inscription P.LAECA Ae ligature front sign value X Pearl border Rev. figure military costume raised hand stands turned left toga holding rods right hand two under line inscription PROVOCO Roman Republic Rome Coin diameter 18.2 mm weight 3.88 g axis 135° circular metallic object worn surface showing bas-relief three human figures standing raised ground line left figure draped long flowing garments central figure taller arm raised vertical staff spear right figure shorter also holds vertical object surface textured indentations raised edges visible wear scratches Colors visible include gray silver dark gray hints bluish tones.