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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Publius Accoleius Lariscolus

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000-100-065-794-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Publius Accoleius Lariscolus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Accoleius Lariscolus in 43 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 Diana, goddess of women, childbirth and the hunt, in her guise as Diana Nemorensis. Around her the legend 'P.ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS' refers to the moneyer, about whom nothing else is known.

The cult of Diana Nemorensis emphasised her associations with woodlands and sacred groves. Her oldest cult centre was in a wooded grove at Aricia on the shores of Lake Nemi, which was also known as Diana's mirror.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-794-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15362
Date: 43
43 BC
Material: Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; obverse fairly worn; reverse moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis to right; around, P . ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS / Rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis (Diana, Hecate, Selene); cypress
Dimensions: 18.00 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 486/1
Coin, denarius
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Diana Nemorensis
Hecate
P. Accoleius Lariscolus (Maker)
Selene
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by P. Accoleius Ariscolus, 43 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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