Roman Republic. Petillius Capitolinus, 43 BC. AR Denarius,Rome mint -- well centered & great toning, beautiful for the type
Grade: EF/EF+ attractively struck & toned example of this type, small spot of corrosion Material: Silver Weight: 3. 62 g Diameter: 19. 50 mm Obverse: Eagle, with wings spread, standing facing, head right, on thunderbolt; PETILLIVS CAPITOLINVS around Reverse: Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus: richly decorated hexastyle temple with three garlands hanging between columns; the pediment ornamented with armed figures; in the tympanum is a seated figure of Jupiter between two other figures
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Grade: EF/EF+ attractively struck & toned example of this type, small spot of corrosion Material: Silver Weight: 3. 62 g Diameter: 19. 50 mm Obverse: Eagle, with wings spread, standing facing, head right, on thunderbolt; PETILLIVS CAPITOLINVS around Reverse: Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus: richly decorated hexastyle temple with three garlands hanging between columns; the pediment ornamented with armed figures; in the tympanum is a seated figure of Jupiter between two other figures