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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Pomponius Molo

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Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Pomponius Molo.
000-100-065-609-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Pomponius Molo

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Pomponius Molo probably in 97 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 head of Apollo, the Greek god of light, healing and prophecy. Around him is the inscription ' L. POMPON. MOLO', an abbreviation of the moneyer's name.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. In some cases, as here, the coins provide the only evidence surviving about these people.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-609-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15177
Date: 97
Probably 97 BC
Material: Silver; edge nick at 8.5 (obverse); triangular punch-mark on cheek on obverse; gouge-mark on reverse; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; around, L . POMPON . MOLO / Rev. Lighted altar; on left, Numa Pompilius, holding lituus;
Dimensions: 19.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 334/1
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Apollo
L. Pomponius Molo (Maker)
Numa Pompilius
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by L. Pomponius Molo, ?97 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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