Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Quintus Servilius Caepio

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This silver denarius was minted in Rome by Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Quintus Servilius Caepio in 100 BC. It was a special issue, authorised by the Senate and minted by the quaestors. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts two male figures in togas seated side by side between two corn ears (the one on the right unclear). Underneath is the inscription 'AD. FRV. EMV / EX. S. C', an abbreviation of 'ad frumentum emundum, ex senatus consulto'.

The design shows the two quaestors (financial officials) who were responsible for minting this special issue at the order of the Senate (as denoted by the inscription). The corn stalks refer to the reason behind the issue - for the purchase of corn.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-394-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15167
• Date: 100
  100 BC
  
• Material: Silver; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Saturn to right; harpa behind; around, PISO . CAEPIO . Q; trident below / Rev. Two male figures seated side by side, between two corn-ears (that on right unclear); in exergue, AD . FRV .
  Coin Type: Crawford 330/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 10.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 330/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: L. Calpurnius Piso and Q. Servilius (Maker)
  Saturn
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by L. Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Q. Servilius Caepio, 100 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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