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

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minted in Narbo

Postcard of Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Licinius, Cnaeus Domitius and Lucius Pomponius.
000-190-000-372-C
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Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Licinius, Cnaeus Domitius and Lucius Pomponius

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: 0098: 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
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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