Silver Denarius of Roman Republic, Rome, 48 BCE. 0000.999.52724

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.52724

Physical Description

  • Axis: 3

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.3
  • Authenticity: Forgery
  • Series: Crawford

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 48 BCE
  • Denomination: Denarius
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Bearded male bust r. (Vercingetorix)|Gallic shield

  • Reverse

    • Legend: L.HOSTILIVS SASERN
    • Type: Biga r., charioteer holds whip and reins|warrior with shield hurling spear

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.52724
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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