RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Fourius Crassipes< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Fourius CrassipesThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Fourius Crassipes in 84 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts a Curule chair, a symbol of the office of curule aedile which the moneyer possessed, as the obverse legend makes clear. Further clarification is provided by the (worn) legend on the chair - 'P.FOVRIVS' and 'CRASSIP[ES]' below. The obverse and reverse designs make clear that this was a special issue, minted in the capacity as curule aedile. The reasons behind it are unclear, but this period was a turbulent one in Rome's history, when the normal systems were very disrupted. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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