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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Marcius Censorinus
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Marcius Censorinus in 82 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 Apollo, the Greek god of light, healing and prophecy, wearing a laurel wreath.
Coins of the earlier Roman Republic often portrayed the goddess Roma on the obverse. In the 1st century BC the head of Apollo appears on a number of issues including during the Social War (91-88 BC) and the turbulent period thereafter.
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000-100-065-662-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C15230 |
Date: |
82 82 BC
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Material: |
Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right / Rev. Marsyas walking left, raising right hand and holding wine-skin over left shoulder; behind, column bearing statue of Victory; on left, L . CENSOR,
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Dimensions: |
17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.5
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What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 363/1d Coin, denarius
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Apollo L. Marcius Censorinus (Maker) Marsyas
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Where: |
Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description: |
Silver denarius of Rome, minted by L. Marcius Censorinus, 82 BC
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References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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