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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Marcius Censorinus

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000-100-065-645-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Marcius Censorinus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Marcius Censorinus in 88 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 heads of Numa Pompilius to the left and Ancus Marcius to the right. On other coins issued by the moneyer, inscriptions confirm these identifications. Behind is the inscription 'II'.

The design refers to the legendary founders of the Marcia family, the ancient Roman kings Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-645-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15213
Date: 88
88 BC
Material: Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Jugate heads of Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius to right; II behind / Rev. Desultor to right, wearing conical cap and holding whip; XVIII below; C . CENS [O] in exergue
Dimensions: 17.00 x 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 10.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 346/1a
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Ancus Marcius
C. Marcius Censorinus (Maker)
Desultor
Numa Pompilius
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Marcius Censorinus, 88 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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