Bronze Coin, Rome, 134 BC 2011.79.99

Physical Description

• Axis: 2

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 7.69
  • Diameter (in mm): 21.2

Typological Description

Source: RRC 244/2

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 134 BCE
• Denomination: Triens
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: C. Aburius Geminus
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Type: Helmeted head of Minerva, right.
  • Symbol (Behind): Four pellets (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Minerva

• Reverse

  • Legend: C·A͡B V͡RI GEM ROMA
  • Type: Prow, right.
  • Symbol (Before): Four pellets (denominational mark)

References

• Reference: RRC 244/2
• Reference: Sydenham 491
• Reference: Babelon Aburia.2

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.79.99
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Ex Tom Cederlind, Dec. 1997.

Notes

• Brown-green patina.

Rights

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