Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Aulus Postumius Auli filius Spurii nepos Albinus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Postumius, son of Aulus, grandson of Spurius, in 81 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse shows a lighted altar on a rock. On the left is a bull, about to be sacrificed, while on the right is a figure holding a sprinkler. Around this scene is the worn legend 'A.POST.A.F.S.N.ALBIN' (the AL joined), referring to the moneyer.

According to legend, at a special sacrifice of an ox in honour of the goddess Diana, the augurs foretold of Rome's victories over neighbouring cities. The prophecy was fulfilled by victories of the moneyer's ancestor.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-414-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15238
• Date: 81
  81 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; obverse off-centre; reverse very slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; bucranium above / Rev. Lighted altar on rock; on left, bull; on right, figure h
  Coin Type: Crawford 372/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 18.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 372/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus (Maker)
  Diana
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus, 81 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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