Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Caius Sulpicius Caii filius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Sulpicius, son of Caius, in 106 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the reverse.

The reverse depicts two male figures facing each other, pointing at a sow between them, a scene relating to the Penates (pictured on the obverse). Above them is the mint control-mark 'F', while below is the abbreviated moneyer's name 'C.SVLPICI.C.F'.

From the beginning of the denarius through to the mid 60's BC, certain issues were made with serrated edges, cut with a chisel before striking the coin. The reasons behind this practice are not known, but perhaps were due merely to fashion.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-088-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1934.50
• Date: 106 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Jugate, laureate head of Dei Penates l.; before, D.P.P downwards / Rev. Two male figures facing each other, pointing at sow between them; above, control-mark, F; in exergue, C.SVLPICI.C.F
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 mm D / Die Axis: 10.5
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who:
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 106 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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