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Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Papius Celsus

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minted in Rome

Postcard of Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Papius Celsus.
000-190-000-047-C
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Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Papius Celsus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Papius Celsus in 45 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depict a wolf placing a stick on a fire while an eagle to the right fans the flame. Below is the legend 'L.PAPIVS' referring to the moneyer, as does 'CELSVS' in the legend above. 'III.VIR' is an abbreviation of the moneyer's official title.

The designs on coins issued by this moneyer fall into two main themes. Some, like this one, refer to the moneyer's origins while others allude to current events. The wolf and eagle relate to a story about the foundation of Lanuvium.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-047-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.156
Date: 45 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Juno Sospita r. / Rev. Wolf r., placing stick on fire; on r., eagle fanning flame; in exergue, L.PAPIVS; above, CELSVS.III.VIR
Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.5
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Juno Sospita
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 45 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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