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

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, Q. Curtius and M. Silanus
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Roma (obv) and Jupiter (rev)
Date Ca. 116 BCE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Weight: 0.13 oz. (3.64 g)
Axis: 10:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.26

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Description:
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, facing right. Legend before, denomination mark behind
Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga, moving to right, hurling thunderbolt and scepter. Above, lituus. Inscriptions below

Inscriptions:
Obverse: Q CVRT (to right and reading up); X (behind head).
Reverse: M SILA (below horses' feet); [R]OMA (in exergue).


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