Add to albumThis 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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- Online ID: 000-100-065-558-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.C15126
- Date: 112 - 111
112 or 111 BC
- 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,
Coin Type: Crawford 296/1j
Coin, denarius
- Dimensions: 18.50 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
- What: Coin Type: Crawford 296/1j
Coin, denarius
- Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
- Who: Cn. Blasio Cn. f. (Maker)
Juno
Jupiter
Mars
Minerva
- Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
- Event:
- Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by Cn. Blasio Cn. f., 112 - 111 BC
- References:
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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