Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Publius Fonteius Publii filius Capito

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Fonteius Capito, son of Publius, in 55 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 Concordia, the goddess of harmony, wearing a veil and diadem. In the legend around her, 'P.FONTEIVS.CAPITO.' refers to the moneyer, 'III.VIR.' an abbreviation of his official title, and 'CONCORDIA' to the portrait.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. Coins of the later Republic sometimes have all or part of their abbreviated title 'IIIVIR.A.A.A.F.F'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-078-664-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.138
• Date: 55 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; around, P.FONTEIVS.CAPITO.III.VIR. CONCORDIA / Rev. Villa Publica, gates attached to columns; on l., T.DIDI downwards; below, IMP; on r., VIL.PVB upwards
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.5
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Concordia
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 55 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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