Silver Coin, Rome, 123 BC 1954.18.205

Physical Description

• Axis: 7

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 2.97
  • Diameter (in mm): 18

Typological Description

Source: RRC 274/1

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 123 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: C. Porcius Cato
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Type: Helmeted head of Roma, right. Border of dots.
  • Symbol (Behind): X (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Roma

• Reverse

  • Legend: C·CATO ROMA
  • Type: Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right hand. Border of dots.
  • Portrait: Victory

References

• Reference: RRC 274/1
• Reference: S 417

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1954.18.205
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

• Series: Crawford

Rights

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