Record

Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Papius

< 1 of 1 > Back

minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Papius.
000-100-065-682-C
© National Museums Scotland

Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Papius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Papius in 79 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 Juno Sospita, the goddess of women and childbirth. Behind her is a mint control-mark, possible an axe.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They were able to commission designs, which often referred to famous ancestors. This design may indicate that the moneyer's ancestors were from Lanuvium, the cult centre of Juno.


Record details

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

Online ID: 000-100-065-682-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
Project description | View all records in project
Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15250
Date: 79
79 BC
Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Head of Juno Sospita to right; behind, axe (?) / Rev. Gryphon leaping to right; hammer below; L . PAPI in exergue
Dimensions: 20.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 384/1
Coin, denarius / serratus
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Juno Sospita
L. Papius (Maker)
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by L. Papius, 79 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
Translations:
Related Records:
< 1 of 1 > Back
 
Powered by Scran