minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Livineius Regulus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Livineius Regulus in 42 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 curule chair with three fasces (rods used by magistrates) on either side, both symbols of the office of Praetor or Praefectus Urbi. The legend 'L.LIVINEIVS' above and 'REGVLV [S]' below identify the moneyer.

When a praetor administered justice, he sat on a curule chair. The fasces were carried by officials called lictors before praetors or others dealing with judicial matters.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-458-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15369
Date:	42 42 BC
Material:	Silver; oval flan; both sides off-centre, especially obverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of L. Regulus to right; behind, REGVLVS, downwards / Rev. Curule chair; three fasces on either side; L . LIVINEIVS above; REGVLV [S] in exergue
Dimensions:	17.00 x 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 494/27 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	L. Livineius Regulus (Maker) L. Regulus
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
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Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted by L. Livineius Regulus, 42 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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