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Anonymus Denarius
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Anonymous Deanrius
RRC 287/1
115 bc
Av: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X;
Rv: Roma, wearing Corinthian helmet, seated r. on pile of shields, holding spear; at feet, helmet; before, she-wolf suckling twins; on either side, two birds flying.
Surprising to have an anonymous denarius as late as 115. The reverse design portrays the Roman foundation myth in a new manner – showing the goddess Roma watching over the twins Romulus and Remus as they are suckled by the she-wolf, waiting for the day that Rome will be built.
Ex Bertolami Fine arts, Auction 24, Numismatics, London, 23.06.2016, #102
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