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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Memmius
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Memmius in either 109 or 108 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 a male head wearing an oak-wreath, perhaps Apollo, the Greek god of light, healing and prophecy. The star below the chin is a mark of value.
In the Republic, coins were minted in bronze, silver and gold, though gold issues were rare. The silver denarius became the most common coin after the mid-2nd century BC. At first equal to 10 bronze asses, it later was valued at 16.
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000-100-065-571-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C15139 |
Date: |
109 - 108 109 - 108 109 or 108 BC
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Material: |
Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Male head to right, wearing oak-wreath (Apollo?); star below chin / Rev. Dioscuri standing facing, between their horses, each holding spear; L . MEM [MI] in exergue Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Male head to right, wearing oak-wreath (Apollo?); star below chin / Rev. Dioscuri standing facing, between their horses, each holding spear; L . MEM [MI] in exergue
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Dimensions: |
20.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0 20.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
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What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 304/1 Coin Type: Crawford 304/1 Coin, denarius Coin, denarius
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Apollo? Apollo? Dioscuri Dioscuri L. Memmius (Maker) L. Memmius (Maker)
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Where: |
Italy, Rome Italy, Rome Roman Republic Roman Republic
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Description: |
Silver denarius of Rome, struck by L. Memmius, 109 - 108 BC Silver denarius of Rome, struck by L. Memmius, 109 - 108 BC
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References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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