RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Quintus Servilius Caepio< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Quintus Servilius CaepioThis silver denarius was minted in Rome by Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Quintus Servilius Caepio in 100 BC. It was a special issue, authorised by the Senate and minted by the quaestors. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse portrays Saturn, the god of agriculture, with a laurel wreath and braided beard. Behind him is a harpa (a sickle-shaped sword) and below him a trident. Around Saturn is the inscription 'PISO. CAEPIO. Q', referring to the quaestors. Q. Caepio was a quaestor (financial official) who objected to a proposal to let the people buy corn at a reduced rate. The proposal was carried, and the Senate ordered the quaestors to strike this special issue in order to comply with the measure. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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