Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Antius Caii filius Restio

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Antius Restio, son of Caius, in 47 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 the moneyer's ancestor (probably his father) and namesake who was a Tribune of the Plebs in 68 BC. The legend 'RESTIO' behind him written downwards refers to both men.

Roman society was divided between the nobility (patricians) and people (plebians or plebs). Ten tribunes were elected from the people to serve in the Senate, the advisory council to the two elected consuls, and the main power in Rome.

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• Online ID: 000-100-078-685-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.157
• Date: 47 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of C. Antius Restio, Tr. Pl. 68, r.; behind, RESTIO downwards / Rev. Hercules walking r., with cloak over l. arm, holding trophy andclub; on r., C.ANTIVS. C.F downwards
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Antius Restio
  Hercules
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 47 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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