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Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Libertas (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, C. Cassius
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Libertas (rev)
Date Ca. 126 BCE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
Weight: 0.09 oz. (2.55 g)
Axis: 4:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.24

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Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, facing right; and an urn appears behind her along with a denominational mark.
Reverse: Libertas in quadriga, galloping to right; she holds pileus and scepter in hand. Inscriptions below.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: X
Reverse: C CASSI (below horses' feet); ROMA (in exergue)


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