Coin: Roman Republic, Denarius

1981.04.0018

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Artifact Identification Coin: Roman Republic, Denarius   (1981.04.0018)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Republic, 85 BCE
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.08 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.13 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 3.54 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description

L. JULIUS BURSIO. Die positon at 7 o'clock. Obv: Youthful head r. uniting the attributes of mercury, Apollo and Neptuen: laureled with side wing draped and with trident over shoulder behind control symbol worn away. Rev: L.IVLI.BVRSIO in exergue, victory in quadrig r. lholding reins in l. hand and wreath in r. hand, in field control letter A, in border of dots.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Irving Gumb, MA Thesis, # 227 Crawford 352.1c, Sydenham 728.c, cf. Grueber 2549 ff.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Anonymous Gift
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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