Description
Collection Number: WC 658
Object Number:
Dates: 137 BC - 137 BC
Denomination: Denarius
Dimensions: 20.18mm
Weight: 3.79g
Authority: Roman Republic
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: X TI·VET; Bust of Mars, right, draped and helmeted; behind, denominational mark and inscription. Border of dots.
RRC: Bust of Mars, right, draped and helmeted (helmet has long crest, and plume on each side); behind, X, and TI • VE downwards. Boder of dots
Obverse Legend:
X
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
TI • VE downwards (VE ligatured)
Obverse Inscription Comment: TI • VE downwards, VE ligatured
Reverse Type: ROMA; Oath-taking scene - two warriors facing each other, one bearded and without armour, one beardless and in armour; each holds spear in left hand and with sword in right hand touches a pig held by a figure kneeling between them.
RRC: Oath-taking scene - two warriors facing each other, one bearded and without armour, one beardless and in armour; each holds spear in left hand and with sword in right hand touches a pig held by a figure kneeling between them; above ROMA. Line border
Reverse Legend:
ROMA
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A
Bibliography
CRRO: http://numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-234.1
Wulfing II p. 9 n. 176, Plate 9
RRC p. 266 n. 234/1, Plate XXXV
CRR 527