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Aburia 1. C. Aburi Gem (Cr 244/1)
Roma head right, GEM behind
/quadriga right, driven by Mars with trophy in right, holding reins, spear and shield in left
CAB VI below, ROMA in exergue
SM 121 ...
----We also see the head of Mercury, with the caduceus behind it, on denarii of the Aburia, Apronia, Pomponia, and other families.
Mercury's image at full length is not often found on coins of the republic or of the upper empire.
M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, AR Denarius, 132 BC, Rome
GEM
Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, * below chin
M . ABVRI (partially ligate)
Sol in fast quadriga right
ROMA in exergue
19mm x 20mm, 3.81g
Aburia 6; Crawford 250/1; Sydenham 487 ...
 See also: Exergue, Claudius, Quinarius, Quadriga, Obverse
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