Obverse:
The helmeted head of Roma faces right, with the inscription Q·CVRT. A distinctive curl appears on the left shoulder, a characteristic detail of this issue, reinforcing the martial identity of the Roman state and its protective deity.

Reverse:
Jupiter drives a quadriga to the right, holding a sceptre in his left hand and hurling a thunderbolt with his right. The imagery powerfully conveys divine authority, victory, and the supreme power of Rome’s chief god overseeing the state’s success in war and governance.

Details:
Struck in Rome in 116 to 115 BC, this silver denarius measures 19mm and weighs 3.87 grams. Issued under the Curtia family, it reflects strong Republican-era themes of divine favour and Roman military supremacy.