Caption

Denarius; issuer: L. Flaminius Chilo (fl. 109–108 BC). Obverse: head of Roma in a helmet facing right; behind her the inscription ROMA; in front the sign of value X; pearl border. Reverse: Victoria driving a biga to the right, holding reins in her left hand and a wreath in her right; below inscription L. FLAMIN; under the line inscription CILO; pearl border. Date: 109–108 BC. Culture: Roman Republic. Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Diameter 19.6 mm; weight 3.74 g; axis 225°. Subjects/attributes: biga, horses, Roma, laurel wreath, Victoria, helmets.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_108

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Keywords

Denarius issuer L Flaminius Chilo fl 109–108 Bc Obverse head Roma helmet facing right inscription ROMA front sign value X pearl border Reverse Victoria driving biga holding reins left hand wreath inscription L Flamin under line inscription CILO Date Culture Roman Republic Place Rome Object type coin Diameter 19.6 mm weight 3.74 g axis 225° Subjects attributes horses laurel wreath Victoria helmets round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile helmeted figure detailed decorations prominent curved cheek area surface scratches patina areas darker tarnish iridescent hints visible colors include silver-gray darker gray brownish tones subtle rainbow- iridescence beaded border decorative elements present near background plain white.