Silver
109-108 BCE
Italy
CSMVS
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Rome
Theme
Later Civilisations of Land and Sea
Subtheme
The Mediterranean
Case Title
The Mediterranean World
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Rome, Italy
Measurements
Diameter. 18mm Weight. 3.87gm
Accession Number
26886
Description
Like Indian cities, Rome was protected by its own goddess: Dea Roma, who later represented the entire Roman Empire.
Curators Comments
Obv: Helmeted bust of Roma right; X below chin; ROMA behind
Rev: Victory in galloping biga (two-horse chariot) to right, holding reins and wreath; L. FLAMINI /CILO below