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Denarius of L. Farsuleius Mensor, Rome

Denarius of L. Farsuleius Mensor, Rome

Moneyer: L. Farsuleius Mensor

Roman Republican

Obv.: Bust of Libertas r., draped and diademed; behind, pileus; before, MENSOR; below chin, S[.C]; behind, control mark (illegible). Bead-and-reel border. Rev.: Warrior holding spear and reining in biga r. with l. hand, with r. hand assisting togate figure into biga; below, scorpion r.; in exergue, L.FARSVLEI. Border of dots.

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Roman Republican period

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