RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Aulus Postumius Auli filius Spurii nepos Albinus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), 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 reverse of the coin. The reverse shows a lighted altar on a rock. On the left is a bull, about to be sacrificed, while on the right is a figure holding a sprinkler. Around this scene is the worn legend 'A.POST.A.F.S.N.ALBIN' (the AL joined), referring to the moneyer. According to legend, at a special sacrifice of an ox in honour of the goddess Diana, the augurs foretold of Rome's victories over neighbouring cities. The prophecy was fulfilled by victories of the moneyer's ancestor. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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