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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Caecilius Metellus

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Caecilius Metellus.
000-100-065-513-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Caecilius Metellus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Caeclius Metellus in 125 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 Phrygian helmet. Behind her and written downwards is the inscription 'ROMA'.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. For much of the 2nd century BC there were three moneyers each year. A number of members of the Metellus clan minted coins.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-513-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15081
Date: 125
125 BC
Material: Silver; mostly slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right (Phrygian helmet); behind, ROMA, downwards; [star below chin] / Rev. Jupiter in biga of elephants to left, holding thunderbolt; above, Victory flying right, holding wreath; in ex
Dimensions: 17.00 x 16.50 mm D / Die Axis: 5.5
What: Coin Type: Crawford 269/1
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius (Maker)
Jupiter
Rome
Victory
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius, 125 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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