Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Valerius Flaccus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Valerius Flaccus in either 108 or 107 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The coin depicts Mars, the god of war, holding a spear with the point downwards. He carries a trophy over his shoulder. Behind him is a corn ear. The legend '[L].VALERI [FL]ACCI' on two lines ('FLACCI' almost worn away) refers to the moneyer.

The designs on Roman Republican coins often referred to famous ancestors or favourite cults of the moneyer. The father of the moneyer was a priest devoted to Mars, and served as consul in 131 BC.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-385-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15142
• Date: 108 - 107
  108 or 107 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Victory to right; star below chin / Rev. Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy; before him, apex; behind, corn-ear; on left, [L] . VALERI / [FL] ACCI, downwards
  Coin Type: Crawford 306/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 306/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: L. Valerius Flaccus (Maker)
  Mars
  Victory
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by L. Valerius Flaccus, 108 - 107 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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