Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Blasio Cnaus filius

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This 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 reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts Jupiter, the father of the gods, holding a sceptre and thunderbolt. On his left, his wife, Juno, goddess of women and childbirth, holds a sceptre. On his right, Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war, crowns him with a wreath.

The Romans worshipped a family of Roman gods and goddesses, all related to Jupiter. He is often portrayed with an eagle, here at the bottom splitting the word 'ROMA' (Rome). The statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva were in the temple of Jupiter in Rome.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-379-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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