RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Aulus Postumius Auli filius Spurii nepos Albinus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Aulus Postumius Auli filius Spurii nepos AlbinusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Postumius, son of Aulus, grandson of Spurius, in 81 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Diana, the goddess of women, childbirth and the hunt, carrying a bow and quiver over her shoulder. Above are the skulls and horn of an ox, which were placed at the front of Diana's temple. 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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