000-100-065-574-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Valerius Flaccus
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Valerius Flaccus in either 108 or 107 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 the draped bust of Victory, her hair pulled back in a bun, wearing a necklace. Her wings are visible behind. The star below her chin is a mark of value.
In the Republic, coins were minted in bronze, silver and gold, though gold issues were rare. The silver denarius became the most common coin after the mid-2nd century BC. At first equal to 10 bronze asses, it later was valued at 16.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-065-574-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.C15142 |
| Date: |
108 - 107
108 or 107 BC
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| Material: |
Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Victory to right; star below chin / Rev. Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy; before him, apex; behind, corn-ear; on left, [L] . VALERI / [FL] ACCI, downwards
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| Dimensions: |
19.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.5
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| What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 306/1
Coin, denarius
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| Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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| Who: |
L. Valerius Flaccus (Maker)
Mars
Victory
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| Where: |
Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
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| Description: |
Silver denarius of Rome, struck by L. Valerius Flaccus, 108 - 107 BC
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| References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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