minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Rustius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Rustius in 76 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. It was a special issue, as indicated by the legend 'S.C' on the obverse. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a ram. Below is the inscription 'L. RVSTI' referring to the moneyer, about whom nothing else is known.

The constellation Aries was associated with the goddess Minerva. The design of the ram on the reverse was presumably used to complement the depiction of Minerva on the obverse.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-426-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15261
Date:	76 76 BC
Material:	Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva to right; behind, S . C, downwards; star below chin / Rev. Ram standing right; L . RVSTI in exergue
Dimensions:	17.50 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 389/1 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	L. Rustius (Maker) Minerva
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted by L. Rustius, 76 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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