RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Numerius Fabius Pictorminted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Numerius Fabius PictorThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Numerius Fabius Pictor in 126 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. Behind her is a star, a mark of value. Below her chin is the mint control-mark, the letter F, used to record the issue of coin dies. Later silver coins of the Roman Republic begin to have control-marks - letters or symbols which were probably used to record the number of dies supplied to the officials. This issue is the first to use mint control-marks on the denarius coinage. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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