Object numberCC59.2.0119
pentonkion, Roman Republic, 169-158 BCE
Date169-158 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.72 cm, 3.52 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on viewPeriodRoman Republic
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A border of dots surrounds the helmeted head of Roma, looking right, with an X (mark for the denarius) inscribed behind.
There is a line border around Luna, facing right in a biga, holding in her left hand the reins of the closer horse, and in her right hand, the reins of the farther horse and a short stick. There is a murex-shell above and PUR is inscribed below. ROMA is
FURIUS PURPURIO, ROMA
PUR ROMA
Furius Purpurio, Roma
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