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denarius, Roman Republic, 56 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 56 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0165

denarius, Roman Republic, 56 BCE

Date56 BCE
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.78 cm, 3.86 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the diademed head of Ancus Marcius, looking right with a lituus behind.  ANCUS is inscribed below.
Obverse Expanded
ANCUS MARCIUS
Obverse Legend
ANCUS
Obverse Translated
Ancus Marcius (is depicted on the obverse of the coin)
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds an equestrian statue atop an aqueduct, and there is a flower at the horse's foot.  PHILIPPUS is inscribed downward on the left and AQUAMARC is inscribed within the arches of the aqueduct.
Reverse Expanded
PHILIPPUS, AQUA MARCIA
Reverse Legend
PHILIPPUS AQUAMARC
Reverse Translated
Philippus, Aqua Marcia (supposedly built by Ancus Marcius)
BibliographyCrawford, 425.1
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