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L.TORQUA Q (L.Manlius Torquatus)Denar
Obverse: Head of Roma, X below chin, monogramm of ROMA behind, all within torque border.
Revers: Horseman galloping l., holding spear and shield. L TORQUA below, Q above, EX SC in ex.
The unusual border in form of a neck ring(Torque) is an allusion to the mint master's cognomen and also reminiscent of a famous ancestor (T. Manlius Imperiosus Torquatus), who took this necklace from a Celtic warrior in single combat.
3,76 Gramm
Collection : Roman Republic + Imperatorial