minted in Rome

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

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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Online ID:	000-100-065-761-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15329
Date:	48 48 BC
Material:	Silver; obverse very slightly off-centre; small edge nick at 5.5 (obverse); moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Liber to right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, PANSA, downwards / Rev. Ceres walking right, holding torch in each hand; plough before her; on
Dimensions:	19.50 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 449/2 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius (Maker) Ceres Liber
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius, 48 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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