Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus

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This silver-plated coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus in 106 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. The coin may be an ancient forgery. This picture shows the obverse.

The obverse depicts a bust of Jupiter, the father of the gods, wearing a laurel wreath.

From the beginning of the denarius through to the mid 60's BC, certain issues were made with serrated edges, cut with a chisel before striking the coin. The reasons behind this practice are not known, but perhaps were due merely to fashion.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-579-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15147
• Date: 106
  106 BC
  
• Material: Silver and base metal; serrated edge; slightly damaged silvering on both sides; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate bust of Jupiter to left / Rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, holding sceptre and hurling thunderbolt; R above; L . SCIP . ASIAG in ex
  Coin Type: Crawford 311/1d
  Coin, denarius / serratus / plated
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 311/1d
  Coin, denarius / serratus / plated
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Jupiter
  L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus (Maker)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver plated denarius serratus of Rome, struck by L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus, 106 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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