Silver Denarius of Roman Republic, Rome, 112 BCE–11 BCE. 1976.999.81

Physical Description

• Axis: 5

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.83
  • Diameter (in mm): 18
• Authenticity: Forgery

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 112 BCE - 11 BCE
• Denomination: Denarius
• Manufacture: Cast
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: Ti. Q[uinctius?]
  • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Rome
  • Region: Latium

• Obverse

  • Type: Hercules bust l. seen from behind, club over shoulder

• Reverse

  • Legend: TI Q|D.S.S. incuse on tablet
  • Type: Desultor l. wearing cuirass; below, rat l.

References

• Reference: RRC 297/1a

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1976.999.81
• Lot: 1976.999
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Modern--Copy

Rights

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