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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Licinius, Cnaeus Domitius and Lucius Pomponius

This silver coin of Rome was struck in Narbo by Lucius Licinius, Cnaeus Domitius and Lucius Pomponius in 118 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse.

The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet. The letter X behind her is a mark of value. Around her is the inscription 'L. POMPONI. CNF' (the M and second P are sideways, and the NF joined).

Three officials were responsible for the minting of this coin. The legend on this side refers to L. Pomponius, about whom little else is known. All three were probably involved in the founding of the colony at Narbo, and permitted to strike coinage there.

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Online ID:	000-100-065-533-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15101
Date:	118 118 BC
Material:	Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; two small dents on obverse; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; X behind; around, L . POMPONI . CNF (M and 2nd P sideways; NF ligated / Rev. Warrior in biga to right, holdin
Dimensions:	20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 282/4 Coin, denarius / serratus
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	Licinius, Domitius and Pomponius (Maker) Roma
Where:	Narbo Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius serratus of Rome, struck at Narbo by L. Licinius, Cn. Domitius and L. Pomponius, 118 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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