Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Quintus Fufius Calenus and Publius Mucius Scaevola Cordus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Quintus Fufius Calenus and Publius Mucius Scaevola Cordus in 70 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts Italia (Italy) on the left and Roma (Rome) on the right, Between them is a cornucopia. Behind Italia is a staff of war. Roma holds fasces and rests her foot on a globe. Inscriptions identify the goddesses and one moneyer.

The domination of Rome is symbolised by the fasces, rods used in judicial matters, and the globe. The design also suggests a reconciliation between Rome and Italy, probably the citizenship granted to Italian allies after the Social War.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-433-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15274
• Date: 70
  70 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; very slightly bent; both sides slightly off-centre; scratch on reverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus to right; on left, HO; on right, VIRT (RT ligated); below, KALENI / Rev. Italia, on left, and
  Coin Type: Crawford 403/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 403/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Honos
  Italia
  Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Scaevola (Maker)
  Roma
  Virtus
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Scaevola Cordus, 70 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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