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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Quintus Metellus Pius Scipio

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minted in Africa

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Quintus Metellus Pius Scipio.
000-100-078-687-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Quintus Metellus Pius Scipio

This silver coin was minted in Africa by Quintus Metellus Pius Scipio in 47 or 46 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 Jupiter, the father of the gods. The legends 'Q.METEL' before him and 'PIVS' below refer to the moneyer, who was Pompey's father-in-law, and commander of the Roman forces in northern Africa opposed to Caesar.

After the death of Pompey the Great in 48 BC, his sons and other Romans continued the struggle against Caesar. The conflict covered the entire Mediterranean, with subject kingdoms also seizing the opportunity to try and overthrow Rome's rule.


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Online ID: 000-100-078-687-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.462
Date: 47 - 46 BC
47 or 46 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter r.; before, Q.METEL downwards; below, PIVS / Rev. Elephant r.; above, SCIPIO; below, IMP
Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 10.5
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Jupiter
Scipio
Where: Africa
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Africa, 47 - 46 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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