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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Caius Mamilius Limetanus Caii filius

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Caius Mamilius Limetanus Caii filius.
000-100-065-660-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Caius Mamilius Limetanus Caii filius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Mamilius Limetanus, son of Caius, in 82 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse.

The obverse depicts the draped bust of Mercury, the god of travel, trade and commerce, with a winged cap and carrying a caduceus (a staff carried by ambassadors at times of war) over his shoulder. The letter I behind his head is a mint control-letter.

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: 000-100-065-660-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15228
Date: 82
82 BC
Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Mercury to right, with caduceus over shoulder; I behind head / Rev. Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending right hand towards do
Dimensions: 21.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
What: Coin Type: Crawford 362/1
Coin, denarius / serratus
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Argus
C. Mamilius Limetanus C. f. (Maker)
Mercury
Ulysses
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by C. Mamilius Limetanus C. f., 82 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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