Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Mars (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Republic, C. Aburius Geminus |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Mars (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 134 BCE |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Weight: 0.14 oz. (3.89 g) Axis: 5:00 |
| Credit Line | Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 2000.342.20 |
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Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, facing right; legend behind; denomination mark below.
Reverse: Mars holding spear, shield, and trophy in a quadriga galloping to right; inscriptions below.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: GEM (to the left of profile); X (below)
Reverse: ROMA (in exergue); C. ABVRI
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"Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Mars (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=2000.342.20