Summary

Quinarius, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 87 BC
Moneyer: L. RVBRI DOSSENI (L. Rubrius Dossenus)
Minted in Rome

Obverse Description

Laureate head of Neptune facing right; trident over shoulder; behind, DOS[SEN]

Reverse Description

Victory flying to right, palm branch over left shoulder; right arm raised holding wreath; at front, an altar with a snake coiled at top; at left, L. RVBRI

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The denarii issues of this moneyer look to hoped for military victories (see NU 15533 & 15544); this coin, depicting Neptune and Victory, hopes for naval victories.

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