Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Plautius Hypsaeus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Plautius Hypsaeus in 60 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. It was a special issue, as indicated by the legend 'S.C' on the obverse. This picture shows the reverse.

The reverse depicts Jupiter, father of the gods, driving a vehicle called a quadriga and hurling a thunderbolt. The legend is an abbreviation of 'Caius Ypsaeus consul Privernum cepit', recording the capture of Privernum by the moneyer's ancestor.

In 60 BC the so-called First Triumvirate was formed, a loose alliance of Pompey, Caesar and Crassus. This was a turning point in the history of the Republic, and led ultimately to the Civil War in 49 BC.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-040-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.137
• Date: 60 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Bust of Leuconoe r., draped and with variously bejewelled hair;behind, dolphin; before, P.YPSAE.S.C downwards / Rev. Jupiter in quadriga l., hurling thunderbolt; below, C.YPSAE.COSwith PRIV under PSAE; behind, CEPIT upwards
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Jupiter
  Leuconoe
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 60 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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