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Denarius, Porcius Laeca, P. (fl. 110–109 BC), publisher. Obverse: head of Roma wearing a helmet facing right; above inscription ROMA; behind, inscription P. LAECA (AE in ligature); in front, value sign X. Pearl border. Reverse: figure in military dress with raised hand standing turned left toward a figure in a toga; at right, a figure with rods (one in right hand, two in left); under the line the inscription OVOCO. Bronze? (coin), diameter 18.5 mm, weight 3.62 g, axis 135°, 110–109 BC, Roman Republic.

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LZT26A42_099

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Denarius Porcius Laeca P fl 110–109 Bc publisher Obverse head Roma wearing helmet facing right inscription ROMA inscription P Laeca Ae ligature front value sign X Pearl border Reverse figure military dress raised hand standing turned left toga rods right hand two under line inscription OVOCO Bronze coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.62 g axis 135° Roman Republic round worn coin metallic gray slightly brownish patina showing embossed scene standing human figure facing large animal textured field human figure hold long vertical object visible limbs raised head profile animal large rounded body pronounced head shape coin edge irregular surface scratches wear areas darker gray subtle bluish brownish tones across relief.