Caption

denarius serratus, Antonius Balbus, Q. (fl. 83–82 BC), publisher; Victoria on a quadriga; Jupiter, head of Jupiter; Victoria (personification), palm branches (attribute), laurel wreath (attribute); quadrigae, horses. Obv. Head of Jupiter in a laurel wreath facing right; behind it S C; in front the control mark G. Pearly border. Rev. Victoria on a quadriga facing right; in her hands reins and a palm branch, in the left a wreath; below the line Q.ANTO.BALB/ (ANT and AL in ligature). Pearl border. 83–82 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC), Rome; coin; diam. 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.96 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_126

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Keywords

denarius serratus Antonius Balbus Q fl 83–82 Bc publisher Victoria quadriga Jupiter head personification palm branches attribute laurel wreath quadrigae horses Obv Head facing right S C front control mark G Pearly border Rev hands reins palm branch left wreath line Q.ANTO.BALB Ant Al ligature Pearl border Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome coin diam 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.96 g axis 180° round metallic object scalloped edge showing wear tarnish primarily silver gray color features raised profile bearded male figure stylized hair laurel- headpiece relief includes textured details hair beard neck smooth background scratches subtle darker gray shading places.