Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Manius Aquillius Manii filius Manii nepos

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Manius Aquillius, son of Manius, grandson of Manius, in 71 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 depicts a warrior holding a shield and raising a fallen warrior. The legend 'MN.F.MN N', written downwards on the left and 'MN.AQVIL' written upwards on the right (all MNs joined) refer to the moneyer. Below is the legend 'SICIL' (Sicily).

Roman naming conventions were very conservative, with very few names current. In some cases, as here, the reference to a father and grandfather helps to identify an individual. This moneyer's grandfather was famous for his actions in Sicily.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-432-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15273
• Date: 71
  71 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre, especially reverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted draped bust of Virtus to right; behind, IIIVIR, downwards; in front, VIRTVS, upwards / Rev. Warrior standing left, holding shield and rais
  Coin Type: Crawford 401/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 20.50 x 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 401/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Mn. Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n. (Maker)
  Virtus
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by Mn. Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n., 71 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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