minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Aulus Licinius Nerva

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Licinius Nerva in 47 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 horseman dragging a naked warrior, who holds a swordand shield. The legend 'A.LICINIV' refers to the moneyer, while the '.III.' behind the horseman and '.VIR' below the horse's head are an abbreviation of his official position.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They commissioned designs, which often referred to famous ancestors, associations to favourite cults, or puns on their names. Often, as here, the symbolism remains obscure.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-446-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15340
Date:	47 47 BC
Material:	Silver; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Fides to right; behind, NERVA, downwards; in front, FIDES, downwards / Rev. Horseman riding to right, dragging naked warrior, who holds sword and shield; below, A . LICINIV; . III . behind horseman;
Dimensions:	18.50 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 2.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 454/1 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	A. Licinius Nerva (Maker) Fides
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted by A. Licinius Nerva, 47 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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