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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Decimus Iunius BrutusAlbinus

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Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Decimus Iunius BrutusAlbinus.
000-100-065-765-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Decimus Iunius BrutusAlbinus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Decimus Iunius Brutus Albinus 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 Albinus Postumius. The legend is very worn at the end, but other examples read 'A.POSTVMIVS [.] COS', naming the portrait, and the fact that he held the post of consul. A star has been punched on the coin.

Some Roman coins had symbols or letters punched onto them, but the purpose of these so-called 'bankers' marks' is uncertain. They may have been marks indicating correct weight and alloy after inspection, or perhaps the opposite, marks of rejection.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-765-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15333
Date: 48
48 BC
Material: Silver; star punched on obverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of A. Postumius to right; around, A . POSTVMIVS [.] COS / Rev. ALBIN . / BRVTI . F, within wreath of corn-ears
Dimensions: 15.50 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 450/3c
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: A. Postumius
D. Iunius Brutus Albinus (Maker)
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by D. Iunius Brutus Albinus, 48 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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