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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Blasio Cnaus filius

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Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Blasio Cnaus filius.
000-100-065-558-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Blasio Cnaus filius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Cnaeus Blasio, son of Cnaeus, in either 112 or 111 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 Mars, the god of war, wearing a Corinthian helmet. Behind him is a tripod. In front is the legend 'CN.BLASIO.CN F' running upwards, referring to the moneyer.

Twelve varieties of this design are known, similar except for a different symbol behind Mars. Perhaps the varieties were produced successively, a different design for each month.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-558-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15126
Date: 112 - 111
112 or 111 BC
Material: Silver; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Mars to right (Corinthian helmet); [star above;] tripod behind; in front, CN . BLASIO . CN F, upwards / Rev. Jupiter standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolt; on left, Juno standing facing,
Dimensions: 18.50 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
What: Coin Type: Crawford 296/1j
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Cn. Blasio Cn. f. (Maker)
Juno
Jupiter
Mars
Minerva
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by Cn. Blasio Cn. f., 112 - 111 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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