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Denarius of L. Minucius, Rome

Denarius of L. Minucius, Rome

Moneyer: L. Minucius

Roman Republican

Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma r., with curl on l. shoulder; behind, mark of value (XVI in ligature). Border of dots. Rev.: Jupiter in quadriga r., holding scepter and reins in l. hand and hurling thunderbolt with r. hand; below, ROM[A]; in exergue, [L].MINV[CI]. Line border. Traces of a rectangular countermark below horses' front hooves.

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Roman Republican period

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