Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Concidius Paetus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Concidius Paetus in 46 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 Victory in a vehicle called a quadriga, holding a wreath and palm. The legend 'C. CONSIDI' below refers to the moneyer, about whom nothing else is known.

The design of this issue, as with so many of the moneyers who worked under Caesar, alludes to Caesar's power and victories in the Civil War against Pompey during the 40s BC. Many of these issues return to earlier designs featuring Roman deities.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-451-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15355
• Date: 46
  46 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides off-centre; edge a litle uneven, with small nick at 1.5 (obverse); obverse rather weak; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva to right, [wearing aegis] / Rev. Victory in quadriga to right, holding wreath an
  Coin Type: Crawford 465/5
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 4.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 465/5
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Considius Paetus (Maker)
  Minerva
  Victory
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Concidius Paetus, 46 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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