Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Vibius Caii filius Caii nepos Pansa Caetronius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Vibius Pansa Caetronius, son of Caius, grandson of Caius, in 48 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 Ceres, the corn goddess, holding a torch in each hand. Before her is a plough. The legend 'C.VIBIVS C.F.C.N' refers to the moneyer.

The moneyer was a follower of Caesar. He was the adopted son of a moneyer who struck coins in 90 BC. The design on this issue follows his father's types, and may refer to favourite religious cults of the family.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-442-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15329
• Date: 48
  48 BC
  
• Material: Silver; obverse very slightly off-centre; small edge nick at 5.5 (obverse); moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Liber to right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, PANSA, downwards / Rev. Ceres walking right, holding torch in each hand; plough before her; on
  Coin Type: Crawford 449/2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 449/2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius (Maker)
  Ceres
  Liber
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronius, 48 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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