Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Livineius Regulus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Livineius Regulus in 42 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 curule chair with three fasces (rods used by magistrates) on either side, both symbols of the office of Praetor or Praefectus Urbi. The legend 'L.LIVINEIVS' above and 'REGVLV [S]' below identify the moneyer.

When a praetor administered justice, he sat on a curule chair. The fasces were carried by officials called lictors before praetors or others dealing with judicial matters.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-458-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15369
• Date: 42
  42 BC
  
• Material: Silver; oval flan; both sides off-centre, especially obverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of L. Regulus to right; behind, REGVLVS, downwards / Rev. Curule chair; three fasces on either side; L . LIVINEIVS above; REGVLV [S] in exergue
  Coin Type: Crawford 494/27
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.00 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 494/27
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: L. Livineius Regulus (Maker)
  L. Regulus
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by L. Livineius Regulus, 42 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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