Coin: Sextans with Head of Mercury (obv) and Prow of Ship (rev)
| Culture | Roman |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Roman Republic |
| Title | Coin: Sextans with Head of Mercury (obv) and Prow of Ship (rev) |
| Date | 206–195 BCE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3/4 in. (2 cm) Weight: 0.2 oz. (5.54 g) Axis: 6:00 |
| Credit Line | Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 2000.342.11 |
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Description:
Obverse: Head of Mercury, facing right, wearing chlamys and winged petasus; denominational mark.
Reverse: Prow facing right. Sow facing right. Inscription above, denominational mark below.
Inscription:
Reverse: ROMA (above)
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