000-100-065-749-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, possibly of Manius Acilius Glabrio
This silver coin was minted in Rome in 49 BC, possibly by Manius Acilius Glabrio. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.
The obverse depicts Salus, the goddess of the public safety of Rome, identified by the legend 'SALVTIS' written upwards behind her.
In 49 BC, Caesar crossed the Rubicon to invade Italy in his struggle for power with Pompey. He seized Rome early in the Civil War, and with it the means to mint in Rome. The design on this coin perhaps anticipates his victory.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-065-749-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.C15317 |
| Date: |
49
49 BC
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| Material: |
Silver; both sides off-centre; edge nick at 11.0 (obverse); slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Salus to right; behind, SALVTIS, upwards / Rev. Valetudo standing left, leaning on column and holding snake; on right, III . VIR . VALETV, upwards
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| Dimensions: |
17.50 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
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| What: |
Coin Type: Crawford 442/1a
Coin, denarius
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| Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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| Who: |
Mn. Acilius Glabrio (?) (Maker)
Salus
Valetudo
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| Where: |
Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
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| Event: |
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| Description: |
Silver denarius of Rome, minted by Mn. Acilius Glabrio (?), 49 BC
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| References: |
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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