Silver Coin, Rome, 56 BC. 1947.2.153

Physical Description

• Axis: 3

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 4.14

Typological Description

Source: RRC 425/1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 56 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: L. Marcius Philippus
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Legend: ANCVS
  • Type: Head of Ancus Marcius, right, wearing diadem. Border of dots.
  • Symbol (Behind): Lituus
  • Portrait: Ancus Marcius
  • • State: Kingdom of Rome

• Reverse

  • Legend: PHILIPPVS AQVAM͡A͡R (or AQVAM͡A͡RC, AQVAMRC, AQVAMARC, or AQVAM͡A͡RCI)
  • Type: Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower. Border of dots.

References

• Reference: RRC 425/1
• Reference: S 919

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1947.2.153
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Crawford

Rights

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