minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Aulus Postumius Spurii filius Albinus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Postumius Albinus, son of Spurius, around 95 to 90 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts the Dioscuri watering horses at the fountain of Juturna. In the upper left is a very worn crescent, perhaps complementary to the star on the obverse. The legend below, 'A.ALBIN[VS S. F]' (AL joined together), refers to the moneyer.

In Greek legend, the Dioscuri were Caster and Pollux. Their cult was taken over by the Romans. This scene complements others on coins of the moneyer, alluding to the Dioscuri's intervention at a decisive battle of an ancestor.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-398-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15181
Date:	95 - 90 Around 95 to 90 BC
Material:	Silver; some light pitting and accretion; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; star behind; X below chin; ROMA below / Rev. Dioscuri watering horses at fountain of Juturna; crescent in upper left field (unclear); in exergue,
Dimensions:	19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.5
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 335/10a Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	A. Postumius S. f. Albinus (Maker) Apollo Dioscuri
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, struck by A. Postumius S. f. Albinus, c 95 - 90 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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