Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Publicius Malleolus, Aulus Postumius Spurii filius Albinus and Lucius Metellus

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This silver denarius was minted in Rome around 95 to 90 BC by the three moneyers Caius Publicius Malleolus, Aulus Postumius Albinus, son of Spurius, and Lucius Metellus. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse portrays the goddess Roma seated on a pile of shields, holding a sword and spear. She is being crowned by Victory. On the left is the inscription 'C.MALL' running downwards, referring to one moneyer, and below 'ROMA'.

The design of this coin has been interpreted as symbolising the domination of Rome over her enemies.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-397-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15178
• Date: 95 - 90
  Around 95 to 90 BC
  
• Material: Silver; obverse very slightly off-centre; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, L . METE [L], downwards; in front, [A .] ALB . S . F / Rev. Roma seated left on pile of shields, holding sword and spear, crowned by Victory
  Coin Type: Crawford 335/1a, 1b or 1c
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 11.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 335/1a, 1b or 1c
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Apollo
  Malleolus, Albinus and Metellus (Maker)
  Roma
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius S. f. Albinus and L. Metellus, c 95 - 90 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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