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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Memmius Galerius
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Memmius Galerius in 106 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse.
The obverse depicts the head of Saturn, the god of agriculture, with a harpa (a sickle-shaped sword) behind him. In front of him is a mint control-mark, the letter X and a pellet. The inscription 'ROMA' denotes the mint at Rome.
From the beginning of the denarius through to the mid 60's BC, certain issues were made with serrated edges, cut with a chisel before striking the coin. The reasons behind this practice are not known, but perhaps were due merely to fashion.
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000-100-065-581-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C15149 |
Date: |
106 106 BC
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Material: |
Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Saturn to left; behind, harpa and ROMA, upwards; in front, X and pellet / Rev. Venus in biga to right, holding sceptre; above, Cupid flying right, hol
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Dimensions: |
17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
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What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 313/1b Coin, denarius / serratus
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
L. Memmius Galerius (Maker) Saturn Venus
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Where: |
Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description: |
Silver denarius serratus of Rome, struck by L. Memmius Galerius, 106 BC
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References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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