Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Publius Fourius Crassipes

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Fourius Crassipes in 84 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 Cybele, the mother goddess of Phyria, whose cult spread to Rome. She is wearing a turreted crown, behind which is the legend 'AED CVR' written downwards. Behind her neck is a deformed foot, referring to the name Crassipes.

Curule aediles were officials concerned with the administration of Rome. They had a number of judicial duties, and presided over public festivals. Many of these festivals were funded privately by them, and were used to gain votes for future offices.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-654-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15222
• Date: 84
  84 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides off-centre, especially reverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Cybele to right, wearing turreted crown; AED CVR, downwards, behind crown; foot, upwards, behind neck / Rev. Curule chair, inscribed P . FOVRIVS; CRASSIP [ES] in e
  Coin Type: Crawford 356/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 20.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 356/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Cybele
  P. Fourius Crassipes (Maker)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by P. Fourius Crassipes, 84 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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