Coin (reverse), Denarius, possibly of Manius Acilius Glabrio

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This silver coin was minted in Rome in 49 BC, possibly by Manius Acilius Glabrio. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

Valetudo, the goddess of good health, leans on a column and holds a snake. She is identified at the end of the legend 'III.VIR.VALETV' (the TV joined) written on the left. 'MN.ACILIVS' (the MN joined) on the right refers to the moneyer.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. Coins of the later Republic sometimes have all or part of their abbreviated title 'IIIVIR.A.A.A.F.F'.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-441-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15317
• Date: 49
  49 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides off-centre; edge nick at 11.0 (obverse); slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Salus to right; behind, SALVTIS, upwards / Rev. Valetudo standing left, leaning on column and holding snake; on right, III . VIR . VALETV, upwards
  Coin Type: Crawford 442/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.50 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 442/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Mn. Acilius Glabrio (?) (Maker)
  Salus
  Valetudo
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by Mn. Acilius Glabrio (?), 49 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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