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Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Vibius Caii filius Caii nepos Pansa Caetronius

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000-190-000-442-C
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Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Vibius Caii filius Caii nepos Pansa Caetronius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Vibius Pansa Caetronius, son of Caius, grandson of Caius, in 48 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 Ceres, the corn goddess, holding a torch in each hand. Before her is a plough. The legend 'C.VIBIVS C.F.C.N' refers to the moneyer.

The moneyer was a follower of Caesar. He was the adopted son of a moneyer who struck coins in 90 BC. The design on this issue follows his father's types, and may refer to favourite religious cults of the family.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-442-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15329
Date: 48
48 BC
Material: Silver; obverse very slightly off-centre; small edge nick at 5.5 (obverse); moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Liber to right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, PANSA, downwards / Rev. Ceres walking right, holding torch in each hand; plough before her; on
Dimensions: 19.50 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 449/2
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius (Maker)
Ceres
Liber
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius, 48 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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