Denarius Antestia: Lucius Antestius Gragulus, GRAG / L•ANTES ROMA

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IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year136 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight3.83 g
Dimensions18.8 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#238/1, CRR#451, RSC#9, RCV I#115, RBW#980
Obverse descriptionHelmeted head of Roma right; mark of value XVI in monogram (Ӿ) below chin. Part of moneyer mark behind.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGRAG Ӿ
(Translation: Gragulus)
Reverse descriptionJupiter in quadriga galloping right, holding sceptre and reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand. Part of moneyer mark in field under horses with ANTE in monogram. ROMA in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL•ANTES ROMA
(Translation: Lucius Antestius)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-136)  - -
Catalog ID2716559470
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