Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Quintus Fabius Maximus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Quintus Fabius Maximus between 82 and 80 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a cornucopia (horn of plenty) superimposed on a thunderbolt. Around is a wreath composed of an ear of barley, an ear of wheat and assorted fruits.

The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force - but also to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works. In the late Republic, aristocrats increasing used coins for luxuries and bribes.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-669-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15237
• Date: 82 - 80
  Between 82 and 80 BC
  
• Material: Silver; obverse off-centre; worn. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, ROMA, downwards; below, Q . MAX (MA ligated); in front, lyre and star / Rev. Cornucopiae superimposed on thunderbolt; around, wreath, composed of ear of barley,
  Coin Type: Crawford 371/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 8.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 371/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Apollo
  Q. Fabius Maximus (Maker)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by Q. Fabius Maximus, 82 - 80 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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