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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Vinicius

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000-100-078-676-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Vinicius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Vinicius in 52 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, identified by the legend 'CONCORDIAE' running downwards in front of her.

In 60 BC the so-called First Triumvirate was formed, a loose alliance of Pompey, Caesar and Crassus, but it was fraught with tension. This design perhaps hopes for more harmony between Caesar and Pompey.


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Online ID: 000-100-078-676-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.152
Date: 52 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Concordia r.; before, CONCORDIAE downwards / Rev. Victory walking r., carrying palm-branch decorated with four wreaths; before, L.VINICI downwards
Dimensions: 19.50 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Concordia
Victory
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 52 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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