RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Cornelius Scipio AsiaticusThis silver-plated coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus in 106 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. The coin may be an ancient forgery. This picture shows the obverse. The obverse depicts a bust of Jupiter, the father of the gods, wearing a laurel wreath. From the beginning of the denarius through to the mid 60's BC, certain issues were made with serrated edges, cut with a chisel before striking the coin. The reasons behind this practice are not known, but perhaps were due merely to fashion. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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