Silver Coin, Rome, 157 BC - 156 BC. 1944.100.287

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.287

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Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma, right; sometimes with necklace of pendants. Border of dots.
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Reverse: ROMA - Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and goad in right hand. Line border.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 5

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 3.67

Typological Description

Source: RRC 197/1a

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 157 BCE - 156 BCE
  • Denomination: Denarius
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Symbol (Behind): X (denominational mark)
    • Portrait: Roma

  • Reverse

Findspot Description

Findspot

  • Findspot: Ancona, Italy (RRCH 344)

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.287
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Subjects

  • Series: Crawford

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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