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pentonkion, Roman Republic, 83-82 BCE
pentonkion, Roman Republic, 83-82 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0039

pentonkion, Roman Republic, 83-82 BCE

Date83-82 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.84 cm, 3.81 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the laureate head of Jupiter, looking right.  Behind, S C is inscribed downwards.
Obverse Expanded
SENATUS CONSULTO
Obverse Legend
S C
Obverse Translated
By decree of the senate
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds Victory in a quadriga, looking right, with reins and a palm-branch in her left hand, and a wreath in her right hand.  Q ANTO BALB PR is inscribed in exergue, and below, there is a control mark.
Reverse Expanded
QUINTUS ANTONIUS BALBUS PRAETOR
Reverse Legend
Q ANTO BALB PR
Reverse Translated
Quintus Antonius Balbus, praetor
BibliographyCrawford, 364.1d
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