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Diana and Victory * Roman Republican, Serrate AR Den., 79 BC.
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Diana with Bow and Quiver | Victory in Biga * Republican, Serrate AR Den., 79 BC.
Obv: Diana, diademed and draped bust facing right, hair pulled up and bound behind, bow and quiver over her shoulder; S.C. before.
Rev: Victory driving a charging biga to the right, holding reins and palm-branch in left hand and wreath in her right, control mark A . XI below.
Exergue: Off flan. [ TI. CLAVD TI. F. APN ].
Mint: Rome
Struck: 79 BC.
Size: 18.50 mm. (Flan circ. at largest).
Weight: 3.9 gms.
Die axis: 190°
Condition: Exceptional. Bright, clear, radiant luster. Both sides well struck though slightly off-center and with a very slight bend near the rim (ca. 190° obverse). Excellent relief and details on both sides.
Refs:
Sear, 310.
Claudia 6.
Crawford 383/1
Sydenham, 770a
BMCRR, Rome 3103
Kestner, 3233 var. (control numeral)
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