Coin: Denarius of Rome

1919.63.1012

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Artifact Identification Coin: Denarius of Rome   (1919.63.1012)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Furius Purpureo, Moneyer
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Republic, 169-158 BCE
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 1.93 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.18 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 3.71 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Crawford, Michael H. Roman Republican coinage Vol. 1. Cambridge: University Printing House, 1974. Crawford, Michael H. Roman Republican Coinage Vol. 2. Cambridge: University Printing House, 1974. Sear, David R. Roman Coins and their Values, the Millennium Edition, Volume One: The Republic and the Twelve Caesars. London: Spink and Son Ltd., 2000. “A Guide to Types.” Thebritishmuseum.org. Accessed on March 06, 2014. https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/publications/online_research_catalogues/rrc/roman_republican_coins/a_guide_to_types.aspx

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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