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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Gellius

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Gellius.
000-100-065-477-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Gellius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Cnaeus Gellius in 138 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet. Behind her is the letter X, a mark of value. A laurel wreath forms a border around the coin.

The depiction of Roma on the obverse of the denarius was used for a very long time. While small variations occur, moneyers adhered to the basic design until around 100 BC. The depiction is a military one, with Roma in a helmet.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-477-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15045
Date: 138
138 BC
Material: Silver; both sides very slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; X behind; all within laurel-wreath / Rev. Warrior (Mars?) in quadriga to right, holding shield and grasping captive beside him; CN . GEL below; R
Dimensions: 19.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 232/1
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Cn. Gellius (Maker)
Mars?
Roma
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by Cn. Gellius, 138 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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