Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Licinius, Cnaeus Domitius and Lucius Pomponius

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This Roman silver coin was minted in Narbo by Lucius Licinius, Cnaeus Domitius and Lucius Pomponius in 118 BC. It is a type of coin known as a denarius serratus due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the reverse.

The reverse depicts a warrior holding a shield and carnyx (war trumpet), and hurling a spear, while in a vehicle called a biga. Underneath is the inscription 'L. LIC. CN. DOM', an abbreviation for two of the moneyers.

The reverse design appears to refer to the victories over the Gauls which led to the founding of the colony of Narbo in southern Gaul in 118 BC. The style of the coin differs from contemporary issues, suggesting that it was minted outside Rome.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-372-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15101
• Date: 118
  118 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; two small dents on obverse; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; X behind; around, L . POMPONI . CNF (M and 2nd P sideways; NF ligated / Rev. Warrior in biga to right, holdin
  Coin Type: Crawford 282/4
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 282/4
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Licinius, Domitius and Pomponius (Maker)
  Roma
  
• Where: Narbo
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, struck at Narbo by L. Licinius, Cn. Domitius and L. Pomponius, 118 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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