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

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000-100-065-706-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Quintus Fufius Calenus and Publius Mucius Scaevola Cordus

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: 0098: 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
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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