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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Aulus Postumius Auli filius Spurii nepos Albinus

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000-100-078-633-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Aulus Postumius Auli filius Spurii nepos Albinus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Postumius Albinus, son of Aulus, grandson of Spurius, in 81 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Hispania, the personification of Spain, wearing a veil. The identification is made explicit by the inscription 'HISPAN' written downwards behind her.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They were able to commission designs, which often referred to famous ancestors. This one doubtless refers to Lucius Postumius Albinus, praetor in Spain in 180 BC.


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Online ID: 000-100-078-633-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1960.336
Date: 81 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Hispania r., wearing veil; behind, HISPAN downwards / Rev. Togate figure, r. hand raised, standing between legionary eagleand fasces with axe; around, A.POST.A.F.S.N.ALBIN
Dimensions: 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.0
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Hispania
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 81 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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