The Centaurs, c.217-15 B.C.
The Centaurs, c.217-15 B.C.

Anonymous bronze triens, Rome, c.217-15 B.C.
 
No legend; Head of Juno r., wearing diadem in form of visor and ornamented at the side with crest of helmet; hair in three locks falling down neck; mark of value ●●●● to l.
ROMA; Hercules standing r., holding club with which he is about to strike a centaur, whom he grasps by the hair; mark of value ●●●● to r.
 
Crawford 39/1; Sydenham 93; RBW 104
 
Picture credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (Auction 103), 14.9.2016, lot 614

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