Silver Coin, Rome, 71 BC. 1947.2.121

Physical Description

• Axis: 5

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.92

Typological Description

Source: RRC 401/1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 71 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius Serratus
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: Mn. Aquillius
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Legend: VIRTVS IIIVIR
  • Type: Helmeted bust of Virtus, right, draped. Border of dots.
  • Portrait: Virtus

• Reverse

  • Legend: SICIL M͡N·AQVIL M͡N·F·M͡N·N
  • Type: Warrior, holding shield in left hand and raising up fallen figure with right hand. Border of dots.

References

• Reference: RRC 401/1
• Reference: S 798

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1947.2.121
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Crawford

Rights

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