Silver Coin, Rome, 130 BC 1938.123.17

Physical Description

• Axis: 7

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.62
  • Diameter (in mm): 20

Typological Description

Source: RRC 255/1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 130 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: M. Acilius
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Legend: M·ACILIVS·M·F
  • Type: Helmeted head of Roma, right; legend within double border of dots.
  • Symbol (Behind): X (crossed; denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Roma

• Reverse

  • Legend: ROMA
  • Type: Hercules in quadriga, right, holding reins and trophy in left hand and club in right hand. Border of dots.
  • Portrait: Hercules

References

• Reference: RRC 255/1
• Reference: S 511

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1938.123.17
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Crawford

Rights

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