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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Blasio Cnaus filius
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Cnaeus Blasio, son of Cnaeus, in either 112 or 111 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.
The obverse depicts Mars, the god of war, wearing a Corinthian helmet. Behind him is a tripod. In front is the legend 'CN.BLASIO.CN F' running upwards, referring to the moneyer.
Twelve varieties of this design are known, similar except for a different symbol behind Mars. Perhaps the varieties were produced successively, a different design for each month.
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000-100-065-558-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C15126 |
Date: |
112 - 111 112 or 111 BC
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Material: |
Silver; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Mars to right (Corinthian helmet); [star above;] tripod behind; in front, CN . BLASIO . CN F, upwards / Rev. Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolt; on left, Juno standing facing,
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Dimensions: |
18.50 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
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What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 296/1j Coin, denarius
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Cn. Blasio Cn. f. (Maker) Juno Jupiter Mars Minerva
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Where: |
Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description: |
Silver denarius of Rome, struck by Cn. Blasio Cn. f., 112 - 111 BC
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References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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