Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Aulus Postumius Auli filius Spurii nepos Albinus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Postumius, son of Aulus, grandson of Spurius, in 81 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Diana, the goddess of women, childbirth and the hunt, carrying a bow and quiver over her shoulder. Above are the skulls and horn of an ox, which were placed at the front of Diana's temple.

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: 000-100-065-670-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15238
• Date: 81
  81 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; obverse off-centre; reverse very slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; bucranium above / Rev. Lighted altar on rock; on left, bull; on right, figure h
  Coin Type: Crawford 372/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 18.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 372/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus (Maker)
  Diana
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus, 81 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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