This collection of ancient Roman silver coins, specifically denarii, is from the era of the Roman Republic. These coins are housed in the Capitoline Museum, one of Rome's most prestigious repositories of art and archeological artifacts. The denarius was a standard Roman silver coin that was first minted around 211 BC during the Second Punic War.
The coins show varying degrees of wear, indicative of their age and use in ancient times. The obverse (front) side of each denarius may feature the head of a deity or a personification of a concept, while the reverse often depicts a variety of themes including gods, goddesses, animals, and allegorical figures or scenes related to Roman mythology and history.
