Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Caius Publicius Quinti filius

Add to album

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Publicius, son of Quintus in 80 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 portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a Phrygian helmet. The letter R above is a mint control-mark. The legend behind her, 'ROMA' written downwards, identifies the goddess.

The choice of design here deliberately harks back to the usual design on the obverse of early Republican coins. The design was reintroduced by moneyers under Sulla several years earlier, and relates to a reorganisation of the mint.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-100-065-679-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15247
• Date: 80
  80 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre, especially obverse; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted draped bust of Roma to right; R above; behind, ROMA, downwards / Rev. Hercules strangling Nemean lion; club at his feet; bow and
  Coin Type: Crawford 380/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 18.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 10.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 380/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Publicius Q. f. (Maker)
  Hercules
  Roma
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by C. Publicius Q. f., 80 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
• Translations:
• Related Records: