Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Satrienus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Satrienus in 77 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 the she-wolf of the capital walking to the left. Above is the legend 'ROMA' presumably referring to the wolf. Below is the legend 'P.SATRIE / NVS' on two lines, referring to the moneyer about whom nothing else is known.

The she-wolf of the capital had no original connections to that in the Romulus and Remus legend. It may have been taken as a symbol of Rome after the defeat of rebel Italians who had compared Rome to a predatory wolf.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-425-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15260
• Date: 77
  77 BC
  
• Material: Silver; edge chipped at 6.5 - 8.5 (obverse); moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, LVIII, downwards / Rev. She-wolf walking left; ROMA above; in exergue, P . SATRIE / NVS
  Coin Type: Crawford 388/1b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 9.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 388/1b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: P. Satrienus (Maker)
  Roma
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by P. Satrienus, 77 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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