Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Fannius and Lucius Critonius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Marcus Fannius and Lucius Critonius in 86 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 two male figures seated side by side. To their left are the letters 'PA' for 'argentum publicum' (silver of the State). To the right is an ear of corn, and below the inscription 'M.FAN.L.CR', referring to the two moneyers.

Since all Roman coins were struck from silver owned by the State, the reason for marking this issue and those of seven other moneyers in the early 1st century BC is unclear. In some cases, it may represent silver obtained in special circumstances.

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• Online ID: 000-100-078-622-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.119
• Date: 86 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Bust of Ceres r., draped; behind, AED.PL downwards / Rev. Two male figures seated side by side on l., P.A; on r., corn-ear; in exergue, M.FAN.L.CR
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 10.5
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Ceres
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 86 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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