minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Postumius At (or Ta)

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Postumius At (or Ta) in 74 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a hound running to the right with a spear below. The legend 'C. POSTVMI' at the bottom refers to the moneyer, as does the 'AT' monogram.

The designs of both the obverse and reverse of this issue refer to Diana in her guise as goddess of the hunt. Some other coins minted by members of the Postumii family sometimes also portray Diana.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-430-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15269
Date:	74 74 BC
Material:	Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; a little light pitting; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Rev. Hound running right; spear below; C . POSTVMI / AT monogram in exergue
Dimensions:	19.00 x 19.50 mm D / Die Axis: 11.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 394/1a Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	C. Postumius At (or Ta) (Maker) Diana
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Postumius At (or Ta), 74 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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