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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Mettius

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Mettius.
000-100-078-697-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Mettius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Marcus Mettius in 44 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 wreathed head of Julius Caesar. Behind him is the legend 'IMPER' written upwards, an abbreviation of the title of Imperator (military leader). The legend 'CAESA[R] in front identifies the portrait.

This coin used obverse and reverse designs from earlier issues in the year, but added the title of Imperator on the obverse. The significance of this is a matter of debate, but may suggest that this issue was struck shortly after Caesar's assassination.


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Online ID: 000-100-078-697-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.455
Date: 44 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, IMPER upwards / Rev. Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre; behind, M.METTIVS downwards; before, variable letter
Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Caesar
Venus
Victory
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 44 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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