Advanced Search
Denarius with head of Roma, struck under L. Manlius Torquatus
Roman
Republican Period
about 113–112 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 3.76 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.658
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Roma, right, wearing winged helmet.
Under chin: X behind, monogram; torque as border.
Reverse: Horseman, helmeted, armed with spear and shield, galloping left.
Above: Q below: L TORQVA in exergue: EX S C
Under chin: X behind, monogram; torque as border.
Reverse: Horseman, helmeted, armed with spear and shield, galloping left.
Above: Q below: L TORQVA in exergue: EX S C