RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Domitius Calvinus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Osca, Spain
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Domitius CalvinusThis silver coin was minted at Osca in Spain by Cnaeus Domitius Calvinus in 39 BC, presumably after his victories there that year. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts the hero Hercules. Behind him the legend 'OSCA' written downwards refers to the mint. This design is borrowed from the Spanish coinage of Osca. Calvinus had been sent to Spain to quell a local rebellion. The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force - but also to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works. This issue was probably struck to pay Calvinus' troops in Spain. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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