RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Aulus Postumius Spurii filius Albinusminted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Aulus Postumius Spurii filius AlbinusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Postumius Albinus, son of Spurius, around 95 to 90 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts the Dioscuri watering horses at the fountain of Juturna. In the upper left is a very worn crescent, perhaps complementary to the star on the obverse. The legend below, 'A.ALBIN[VS S. F]' (AL joined together), refers to the moneyer. In Greek legend, the Dioscuri were Caster and Pollux. Their cult was taken over by the Romans. This scene complements others on coins of the moneyer, alluding to the Dioscuri's intervention at a decisive battle of an ancestor. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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