Bronze Coin, Rome, 138 BC 2011.79.98

Physical Description

• Axis: 9

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 9.69
  • Diameter (in mm): 22.5

Typological Description

Source: RRC 232/2

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 138 BCE
• Denomination: Semis
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: Cn. Gellius
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Type: Laureate head of Saturn, right.
  • Symbol (Behind): S (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Saturn

• Reverse

  • Legend: CN·GEL or CN·GELI ROMA
  • Type: Prow, right.
  • Symbol (Before): S (denominational mark)

References

• Reference: RRC 232/2
• Reference: Sydenham 435
• Reference: Babelon Gellia.3

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.79.98
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Ex Kurt Spanier, May 1995.

Notes

• Light green patina, scarce.

Rights

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