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Roman Republic silver denarius attributed to the moneyer Marcus Vargunteius, struck at Rome circa 130 BC.
The obverse depicts the helmeted head of Roma facing right, wearing a winged helmet. The moneyer’s abbreviated name, M•VARG, appears behind the portrait. A denomination mark is visible below the chin.
The reverse depicts Jupiter standing in a quadriga, or four-horse chariot, moving right. The type shows Jupiter holding a branch, thunderbolt, and reins, although some finer details are indistinct on this example. ROMA appears beneath the horses.
Coin details:
• Moneyer: Marcus Vargunteius
• Family: Vargunteia
• Denomination: Silver denarius
• Date: Circa 130 BC
• Mint: Rome
• References: Crawford 257/1; Sydenham 507; Vargunteia 1; BMC 1068
• Diameter: Approximately 20–20.5 mm
• Weight: 3.83 grams
Condition: Circulated ancient coin that may have been lightly cleaned in the past. Displays wear on the raised details, surface marks, and uneven gray toning, with darker coloration around portions of the designs. The helmeted portrait, moneyer’s lettering, quadriga scene, and ROMA inscription remain recognizable. Some finer reverse details are worn or indistinct. The flan is slightly irregular.
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