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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Memmius Caii filius

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000-100-065-732-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Memmius Caii filius

This silver coin was minted by Caius Memmius, son of Caius, in 56 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Ceres, the corn goddess. The design commemorates the first celebration of the Ludi Cereales, games in honour of Ceres, in or before 211 BC by an ancestor of the moneyer. The legend 'C.MEMMI.C.F' refers to the moneyer.

Each obverse and reverse die used for the Roman Republican coinage appears to have been individually made. The metal on the die was probably hammered out, then engraved. The dies were struck onto coin blanks which were made in open moulds.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-732-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15300
Date: 56
56 BC
Material: Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Ceres to right; in front, C . MEMMI . C . F, downwards / Rev. Captive kneeling right, in front of trophy; on left, IMPERATOR, downwards; on right, C . MEMMIVS, downwards
Dimensions: 18.00 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 427/1
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: C. Memmius C. f. (Maker)
Ceres
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Memmius C. f., 56 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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