Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Quintus Fufius Calenus and Publius Mucius Scaevola Cordus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Quintus Fufius Calenus and Publius Mucius Scaevola Cordus in 70 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 Honos, the spirit of military prowess and Virtus, the goddess of virtue, identified by the legend 'HO' to the left and 'VIRT' (much worn, the RT joined) to the right. Below is the legend 'KALENI' referring to one moneyer.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. From the 2nd century BC there appear to have been three moneyers each year. Occasionally, as here, they jointly issued coins.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-706-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15274
• Date: 70
  70 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; very slightly bent; both sides slightly off-centre; scratch on reverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus to right; on left, HO; on right, VIRT (RT ligated); below, KALENI / Rev. Italia, on left, and
  Coin Type: Crawford 403/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 403/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Honos
  Italia
  Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Scaevola (Maker)
  Roma
  Virtus
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Scaevola Cordus, 70 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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