RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Fourius Crassipesminted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Fourius CrassipesThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Fourius Crassipes in 84 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 a Curule chair, a symbol of the office of curule aedile which the moneyer possessed, as the obverse legend makes clear. Further clarification is provided by the (worn) legend on the chair - 'P.FOVRIVS' and 'CRASSIP[ES]' below. The obverse and reverse designs make clear that this was a special issue, minted in the capacity as curule aedile. The reasons behind it are unclear, but this period was a turbulent one in Rome's history, when the normal systems were very disrupted. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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