Manius Aquilius, Denarius
Artist/Culture
Roman
Date71 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions0.2 mm (13/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.194
DescriptionRepublican; obv: Bust of Virtus to right, She wears a crested helmet with side feathers, To left, 'III.VIR', to right, 'VIRTVS'rev: The consul, Mn. Aquillius, holding a shield and raising the kneeling figure of Sicily, To left, 'MN.F.MN.N', to right, 'MN.AQVIL'; In exergue, 'SICIL'
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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