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Coin: Denarius with Head of Minerva (obv) and Victory (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, P. Servilius Rullus
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Minerva (obv) and Victory (rev)
Date Ca. 100 BCE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
Weight: 0.14 oz. (3.88 g)
Axis: 7:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.42

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Description:
Obverse: bust of Minerva facing left, wearing Corithian helmet and aegis; inscription behind.
Reverse: Victory in biga moving to left; inscriptions below horses and in exergue.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: RVLLI (on side).
Reverse: P SERVILI MF (in exergue); beneath horses: [ex argento] p[ublico]


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