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Denarius
A denarius. Obverse: Within a pearled border the head of a goddess in a head-dress decorated with stars (right). Above: 'ROMA' (not visible). Below: 'CER[CO]'. Reverse: Within an oak wreath a galley. Inscription: 'Q. LVTATI.'; 'Q' (Quaestor). Struck by Lutatius Cerco in memory of the naval victory of his ancestor Q. Lutatius Catulus in the First Punic War 241 BC.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0163 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Coin |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | First Punic War: Battle of Aegates Insulae, 241BC |
| Date made: | 90 BC |
| People: | Catulus, Lutatiusfl.BC241 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 18 mm |