Coin: Roman Republic, Denarius

1981.04.0022

Thumbnail of Coin: Roman Republic, Denarius (1981.04.0022)

Detailed Images

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Coin: Roman Republic, Denarius   (1981.04.0022)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Republic, 71 BCE
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.00 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 0.13 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 3.96 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description

MN. AQUILIUS MN. F. MN. N. Die position at 7 o'clock, serrated. Obv: III VIR l. downwards, VIRTVS r. upwards helmeted bust of Virtus r. draped in border of dots. Rev: MAN.F.MANN l. downwards, MAN. AQVIL r. upwards, SICIL below, warrior holding shield in l. hand and raising up fallen figure with r. hand in border of dots.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Irvcing Gumb, MA Thesis, #299 Crawford 401.1, Sydenham 798, Gruber i, 3364–3365, 3367–3369. From Alexander to Autgustus . Bohen, B. et al, University of Illinois, 1983. 1983P.0028.

Artifact History

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

Share What You Know!

The Spurlock Museum actively seeks opportunities to improve what we know and record about our collections. If you have knowledge about this object, please get in touch with our Registration staff by using the form below. Please note that we cannot give appraisals, provide any information related to the value of any party's collections, or authenticate artifacts.

Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Please enter comments you would like to share about the artifact.

All fields are required.