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CANCA-B163-2-1-23-RR

Metal Type:bronze
Issuing Authority:N/A
Weight:5.34 g
Diameter:17.57 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date: - 269 BCE
Denomination: AE litra
Obverse Image Description:Head of Minerva wearing crested Corinthian helmet, left.
Obverse Inscription:NA
Reverse Image Description:Horse's head wearing bridle, right.
Reverse Inscription:ROM[ANO]



Bibliographic Source(s): Roman Republican Coinage ..., page: 135, no. 17/1a, Pl. I, notes:

Catalogue References
Li Ms E16c 14 anotherAnother like the two former
but of finer Metal

Bargrave
These 3 last were I believe
55 Roman Coins, perhaps coined upon
the Romans conquering the Car:­-
thaginians.

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Li Ms E16d No. 14 another like the 2 before going
but of a finer Brass.
Bargrave pw : gr
2 :17 : ¼

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