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denarius, Roman Republic, 136 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 136 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0025

denarius, Roman Republic, 136 BCE

Date136 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.86 cm, 3.81 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots encircles the helmeted head of Roma, looking right, and behind, GRAG is inscribed downwards.
Obverse Expanded
GRAGULUS
Obverse Legend
GRAG
Obverse Translated
Gragulus
Reverse Description
Jupiter is in a quadriga, looking right, with a sceptre and reins in his left hand, and he is throwing a thunderbolt with his right hand.  L ANTES is inscribed below and ROMA is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
LUCIUS  ANTESTIUS, ROMA
Reverse Legend
L ANTES ROMA
Reverse Translated
Lucius Antestius, Roma.
BibliographyCrawford, 238.1
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