minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Caius Publicius Quinti filius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Publicius, son of Quintus in 80 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 depicts the hero Hercules strangling a lion. He has a club at his feet and a bow and quiver to his left. On his right is the legend 'C.POBLICI.Q.F' written upwards, identifying the moneyer.

From the beginning of the denarius through to the mid 60's BC, certain issues were made with serrated edges, cut with a chisel before striking the coin. The reasons behind this practice are not known, but perhaps were due merely to fashion.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-418-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15247
Date:	80 80 BC
Material:	Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre, especially obverse; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted draped bust of Roma to right; R above; behind, ROMA, downwards / Rev. Hercules strangling Nemean lion; club at his feet; bow and
Dimensions:	18.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 10.5
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 380/1 Coin, denarius / serratus
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	C. Publicius Q. f. (Maker) Hercules Roma
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by C. Publicius Q. f., 80 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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