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denarius, Roman Republic, 55 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 55 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0177

denarius, Roman Republic, 55 BCE

Date55 BCE
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.79 cm, 3.56 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 head of Cybele, looking right.  A PLAUTIUS is inscribed downwards before and AED CUR S C is inscribed downwards, behind.
Obverse Expanded
AULUS PLAUTIUS AEDILIS CURULIS SENATUS CONSULTO
Obverse Legend
A PLAUTIUS AED CUR S C
Obverse Translated
Aulus Plautius, curule aedile, by decree of the senate
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds a camel facing right.  There is a kneeling figure holding reins in the left hand and an olive branch in the right.  BACCHIUS is inscribed in exergue, and IUDAEUS is inscribed upwards before.
Reverse Expanded
BACCHIUS IUDAEUS
Reverse Legend
BACCHIUS IUDAEUS
Reverse Translated
A Bacchian Jew
BibliographyCrawford, 431.1
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