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

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Coin Type: Crawford 380/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• 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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