Caption

denarius serratus, Antonius Balbus, Q. (fl. 83–82 BC), publisher; obverse: head of Jupiter in a laurel wreath right, control mark G behind, pearly border; reverse: Victoria on a quadriga right, holding reins and a palm branch in right hand and a wreath in left, below line Q.ANTO.BALB (ANT and AL in ligature), pearl border; quadrigae, horses; inscriptions; 83–82 BC, Roman Republic (505–27 BC), Rome; coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.96 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_127

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Keywords

denarius serratus Antonius Balbus Q fl 83–82 Bc publisher obverse head Jupiter laurel wreath right control mark G pearly border reverse Victoria quadriga right holding reins palm branch right hand wreath left line Q.ANTO.BALB Ant Al ligature pearl border quadrigae horses inscriptions Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.96 g axis 180° circular metallic object scalloped edge showing raised relief scene shades silver gray relief depicts winged human figure standing holding reins attached group galloping horses stylized flowing lines beneath suggesting movement textured curved lines arching figures.