Add to albumThis silver coin was minted in Rome, probably by Publius Licinius Nerva, in either 113 or 112 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.
The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet and holding a shield and spear. Above her is a crescent. Behind her is the inscription 'ROMA'. A star (very worn) is in front of her, denoting the value of the coin.
The depiction of Roma on the obverse of the denarius was used for a very long time. While small variations occur, moneyers adhered to the basic design until around 100 BC. This coin shows some variations, including the weapons and a feathered helmet.
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- Online ID: 000-100-078-583-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland A.1932.457
- Date: 113 or 112 BC
- Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Bust of Roma l., wearing helmet, shield in l. hand, spear in r.hand; above, crescent; behind, ROMA; before, mark of value / Rev. Voting scene - two voters and attendant; above, P.NERVA; at top of coin, bar on which stands tablet
Coin, denarius
- Dimensions: 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
- What: Coin, denarius
- Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
- Who: Roma
- Where: Italy, Rome
- Event:
- Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 113 or 112 BC
- References:
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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