RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Tiberius Veturius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Tiberius VeturiusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Tiberius Veturius in 137 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts a bust of Mars, the god of war, wearing a helmet. Behind him is the letter X. At the left edge running downwards, and almost worn away, is the inscription 'TI [.] VE' (the VE are joined together), referring to the moneyer. Roman coins provide information on important people in the Republic, although in many cases, as here, they only provide a name, and that often abbreviated. Since people were known by family names, as today, families as well as individuals can be followed. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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