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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Tiberius Minucius Caii filius Augurinus

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000-100-078-549-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Tiberius Minucius Caii filius Augurinus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Tiberius Minucius Augurinus, son of Caius, in 134 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet. Behind her is a star, a mark of value.

The depiction of Roma on the obverse of the denarius was used for a very long time. While small variations occur, moneyers adhered to the basic design until around 100 BC. The depiction is a military one, with Roma in a helmet.


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Online ID: 000-100-078-549-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1978.494
Date: 134 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, mark of value / Rev. Spiral column; two figures; above, ROMA; on l., TI MINVCI.C.F upwards; on r., AVGVRINI downwards
Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 9.0
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Roma
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 134 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
  • RRC, 243 / 1 
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