minted in Rome

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

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Postumius, son of Aulus, grandson of Spurius, in 81 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse shows a lighted altar on a rock. On the left is a bull, about to be sacrificed, while on the right is a figure holding a sprinkler. Around this scene is the worn legend 'A.POST.A.F.S.N.ALBIN' (the AL joined), referring to the moneyer.

According to legend, at a special sacrifice of an ox in honour of the goddess Diana, the augurs foretold of Rome's victories over neighbouring cities. The prophecy was fulfilled by victories of the moneyer's ancestor.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-414-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15238
Date:	81 81 BC
Material:	Silver; serrated edge; obverse off-centre; reverse very slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; bucranium above / Rev. Lighted altar on rock; on left, bull; on right, figure h
Dimensions:	18.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 372/1 Coin, denarius / serratus
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus (Maker) Diana
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus, 81 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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