Silver Denarius, Roman Republic, c. 149 BC
Moneyer: Pinarius Natta
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma, right
Rev: Victory driving biga, right “NATTA” below, ROMA in exergue
(Sear-R89) - 19mm, 3.78gm
In ancient Roman religion, Roma was a female deity who personified the city of Rome and more broadly, the Roman state. Her image appears on the base of the column of Antoninus Pius.
Victory in ancient Greek religion, was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. The Roman equivalent was Victoria. Depending upon the time of various myths, she was described as the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx, and the sister of Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal).
