Silver Coin, Rome, 109 BC - 108 BC 1923.150.387

Physical Description

• Axis: 3

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 2.81
  • Diameter (in mm): 18.5

Typological Description

Source: RRC 305/1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 109 BCE - 108 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: Q. Lutatius Cerco
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Legend: ROMA CERCO
  • Type: Head of Roma, right, wearing helmet with plume on each side. Border of dots.
  • Symbol (Behind): X (crossed; denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Roma

• Reverse

  • Legend: Q·LV͡TATI Q
  • Type: Ship, right; around, oak-wreath. Border of dots.

References

• Reference: RRC 305/1
• Reference: S 559

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1923.150.387
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Crawford

Rights

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