ROMA / JUNO in Two Goat Chariot. Renia 1. and similar items

Right Click picture to see larger image size. ROMAN REPUBLIC ANCIENT COINAGE Caius Renius 138 BC Minted at Rome, c. 138 BC. Silver Denarius. 16mm. c. 3.8g. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind neck, X (mark of value). Reverse: C ? RENI / ROMA. Juno Caprotina driving a biga (chariot pulled by two beasts of burden) of goats to right, holding sceptre and reins in right hand and whip in left. During the second century BC gods and heroes driving bigae or quadrigae were quite common on denarii of the Roman Republic. Most of the motifs and even some types were taken directly from Greek models. Only a handful seem to have been true new inventions. One of these was the depiction of Juno driving a biga of goats, introduced by C. Renius. NGC Certified Graded Very Fine--conservatively graded--Truly Choice Very Fine. typical compact flan for this issue--obverse off-center, bright silver. Ref. Renia 1. BMCRR 885-7. Crawford 231/1. RBW 961. Sydenham 432. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, if any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. All images, description Copyright 2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery and may not be used without permission.