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Denarius of L. Manlius Torquatus, Rome

Denarius of L. Manlius Torquatus, Rome

Issued by L. Manlius Torquatus

Roman Republican

Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA (MA in ligature); below chin, mark of value (X). All within torque, surrounded by border of dots. Rev.: Horseman charging l.; below, [L.]TORQVA; above, Q; in exergue, [E]X.S.[C]. Border of dots.

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Roman Republican period

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