Coin (reverse), Denarius, probably of Quintus Pompeius Rufus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome in 54 BC, probably by Quintus Pompeius Rufus. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts the namesake of the moneyer, Quintus Pompeius Rufus. The legend 'Q.POM.RVFI' abbreviates his full name while 'RVFVS.COS' behind him records his position as consul.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They were able to commission designs, which often referred to famous ancestors. This moneyer neatly chose two of his grandparents who were both consuls in the same year (88 BC).

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• Online ID: 000-190-002-003-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.145
• Date: 54 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Sulla r.; before, SVLLA.COS downwards / Rev. Head of Q. Pompeius Rufus, Cos. 88, r.; behind, RVFVS.COS downwards; before, Q.POM.RVFI downwards
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Q. Pompeius Rufus
  Sulla
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 54 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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