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denarius, Roman Republic, 129 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 129 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0160

denarius, Roman Republic, 129 BCE

Date129 BCE
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.8 cm, 3.99 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the helmeted head of Roma, looking right, with a curl on her right shoulder.
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds a horseman galloping right, with a crested helmet on, holding reins in his left hand and a spear in his right hand.  Behind, is a helmet with a goat's horns.  Q PILIPUS is inscribed below and ROMA in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
QUINTUS MARCUS PHILLIPUS, ROMA
Reverse Legend
Q PILIPUS ROMA
Reverse Translated
Quintus Marcus Philippus, Roma
BibliographyCrawford, 259.1
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