minted in Rome
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Cnaeus Gellius in 138 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.
The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet. Behind her is the letter X, a mark of value. A laurel wreath forms a border around the coin.
The depiction of Roma on the obverse of the denarius was used for a very long time. While small variations occur, moneyers adhered to the basic design until around 100 BC. The depiction is a military one, with Roma in a helmet.
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