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Denarius of L. Rustius, Rome

Denarius of L. Rustius, Rome

Moneyer: L. Rustius

Roman Republican

Obv.: Helmeted male (Mars) head r.; behind, S.C downwards; before, mark of value (XVI in monogram). Border of dots. Crescent countermark on neck. [Crawford identifies the head as that of Minerva.] Rev.: Ram r.; in exergue, L.RVSTI. Border of dots.

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Roman Republican period

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