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Coin (reverse), Quinarius, of P. Sabinus
This Roman silver coin, of a type called a quinarius, was minted in Rome by Publius Sabinus (probably Publius Vettius Sabinus) in 99 BC. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.
The reverse depicts Victory standing and crowning a trophy. Between them is the inscription 'P. SABIN' running downwards (referring to the moneyer). On the right is the mint control-mark, a pellet and reversed G. The letter Q below indicates quinarius.
After a victorious battle, the Greeks erected a trophy on the battlefield and dedicated it to the gods. It consisted of weapons of the defeated army placed on a pole or tree trunk. This custom was adopted by the Romans, but sometimes it was made in Rome.
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000-190-000-395-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.C15168 |
Date: |
99 99 BC
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Material: |
Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; pellet and reversed G behind / Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between them, P . SABIN, downwards; on right, pellet and reversed G; Q in e
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Dimensions: |
15.00 x 13.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
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What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 331/1 Coin, quinarius
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Jupiter P. (? Vettius) Sabinus (Maker) Victory
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Where: |
Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description: |
Silver quinarius of Rome, struck by P. (? Vettius) Sabinus, 99 BC
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References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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