RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Plautius Plancus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Plautius PlancusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Plautius Plancus in 47 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 Medusa, a monster in Greek and Roman mythology who could turn anyone who looked at her into stone. She has a coiled snake on either side; the letter T was later punched on her face. The legend 'L.PLAVTIVS' below refers to the moneyer. Some Roman coins had symbols or letters punched onto them, but the purpose of these so-called 'bankers' marks' is uncertain. They may have been marks indicating correct weight and alloy after inspection, or perhaps the opposite, marks of rejection. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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