Silver Coin, Rome, 138 BC 1905.57.3

Physical Description

• Axis: 11

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.82

Typological Description

Source: RRC 232/1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 138 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: Cn. Gellius
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Type: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Laurel-wreath as border.
  • Symbol (Behind): X (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Roma

• Reverse

  • Legend: CN·GEL or CN·GELI ROMA
  • Type: Warrior (probably Mars) in quadriga, right, holding shield in left hand and grasping captive beside him with right hand. Line border.
  • Portrait: Mars

References

• Reference: RRC 232/1
• Reference: S 434

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1905.57.3
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Crawford

Notes

• Parish, D., 06.03.1905

Rights

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