The Centaurs, 139 B.C.
The Centaurs, 139 B.C.

Silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius Cotta, Rome, 139 B.C.
 
COTA; Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, mark of value X.
M AVRELI (below) / ROMA (in ex.); Hercules in biga of centaurs r., holding club and reins; centaurs each carry branch,
 
Crawford 229/1a; Bableon Aurelia 16; Sydenham 429
 
Picture credit: Bertolami Fine Arts (Auction 19), 11.11.2015, lot 275

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