Add to albumThis 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 obverse of the coin.
The obverse depicts the draped bust of Victory, her hair pulled back in a bun, wearing a necklace. Her wings are visible behind. The star below her chin is a mark of value.
In the Republic, coins were minted in bronze, silver and gold, though gold issues were rare. The silver denarius became the most common coin after the mid-2nd century BC. At first equal to 10 bronze asses, it later was valued at 16.
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- Online ID: 000-100-065-574-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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