RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Satrienus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius SatrienusThis 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. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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