Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Rustius

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Coin Type: Crawford 389/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• 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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