| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 59 Price realized: 1,100 EUR (Approx. 1,209 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Anonymous 225-215 BC. Uncertain mint Didrachm – Quadrigatus AR 24 mm, 6,71 g Laureate head of Janus, two annulets atop head / Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt with right hand and holding scepter in left, in quadriga right driven by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet in exergue. extremely fine Crawford 29/3; Sydenham 64; Kestner 90, 94; BMCRR Romano-Campanian 78-88; RSC 23. A quadriga is a remarkable chariot or carriage drawn by a team of four horses, often harnessed abreast. This iconic form of conveyance held profound significance in the ancient cultures of Rome and Greece. In ancient Rome, the quadriga wasn't just a mode of transportation; it carried immense symbolic and ceremonial weight. It featured prominently in triumphal processions, chariot races held in the grand Circus Maximus, and various other grand events. For the Romans, it became a symbol of victory, a representation of both the physical triumph of the charioteer and the authority and power of the individual riding it. Emperors, victorious generals, and even deities were often depicted in artworks and sculptures, mounted on these impressive four-horse carriages to underscore their achievements. The quadriga symbolized much more than just winning races. It embodied the concept of triumph itself, both in military conquests and sporting events. It was a symbol of glory and prestige. Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
