minted in Rome

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Livineius Regulus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Livineius Regulus in 42 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 Lucius Regulus, the father of the moneyer who was a praetor. The legend 'REGVLVS' is written downwards behind him. Other surviving coins preserve the legend 'PR' on the right, but it is lost here because the coin was struck off centre.

This moneyer was one of four striking coins in this year. Some of his issues are concerned with current events, but others portray famous ancestors. Both sides show his ancestors who were praetors (officials with mainly judicial duties).

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Online ID:	000-100-065-801-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15369
Date:	42 42 BC
Material:	Silver; oval flan; both sides off-centre, especially obverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of L. Regulus to right; behind, REGVLVS, downwards / Rev. Curule chair; three fasces on either side; L . LIVINEIVS above; REGVLV [S] in exergue
Dimensions:	17.00 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 494/27 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	L. Livineius Regulus (Maker) L. Regulus
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted by L. Livineius Regulus, 42 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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