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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Vibius Caii filius Caii nepos Pansa Caetronius

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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Vibius Caii filius Caii nepos Pansa Caetronius
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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Vibius Pansa Caetronius, son of Caius, grandson of Caius, in 48 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 Liber, the god of vegetation, wearing an ivy-wreath. He later became identified with Bacchus, the god of wine and fertility. The legend 'PANSA' written downwards behind him refers to the moneyer.

The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force - but also to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works. In the late Republic, aristocrats increasing used coins for luxuries and bribes.

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