RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Publicius Malleolus, Aulus Postumius Spurii filius Albinus and Lucius Metellusminted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Publicius Malleolus, Aulus Postumius Spurii filius Albinus and Lucius MetellusThis silver denarius was minted in Rome around 95 to 90 BC by the three moneyers Caius Publicius Malleolus, Aulus Postumius Albinus, son of Spurius, and Lucius Metellus. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts the head of Apollo, the Greek god of light, healing and prophecy. Behind is the inscription running downwards ' L. METE [L]', and in front '[A .] ALB. S. F', abbreviations of the names of two of the moneyers. Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. For much of the 2nd century BC there were three moneyers each year. Two of these three moneyers also issued coins separately. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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