Add to albumThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Vibius Pansa Caetronius, son of Caius, grandson of Caius, in 48 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.
The obverse depicts Liber, the god of vegetation, wearing an ivy-wreath. He later became identified with Bacchus, the god of wine and fertility. The legend 'PANSA' written downwards behind him refers to the moneyer.
The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force - but also to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works. In the late Republic, aristocrats increasing used coins for luxuries and bribes.
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- Online ID: 000-100-065-761-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.C15329
- Date: 48
48 BC
- Material: Silver; obverse very slightly off-centre; small edge nick at 5.5 (obverse); moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Liber to right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, PANSA, downwards / Rev. Ceres walking right, holding torch in each hand; plough before her; on
Coin Type: Crawford 449/2
Coin, denarius
- Dimensions: 19.50 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
- What: Coin Type: Crawford 449/2
Coin, denarius
- Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
- Who: C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius (Maker)
Ceres
Liber
- Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
- Event:
- Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius, 48 BC
- References:
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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