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denarius, Roman Republic, 136 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 136 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0220

denarius, Roman Republic, 136 BCE

Date136 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2.03 cm, 3.89 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the helmeted head of Roma, with a necklace of pendants, looking right, and there is a wreath behind.  ROMA is inscribed below.
Obverse Expanded
ROMA
Obverse Legend
ROMA
Obverse Translated
Rome (
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the dioscuri, riding in opposite directions, each with a spear.  C SERVEILI M F is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
GAIUS SERVILIUS MARCI FILIUS
Reverse Legend
C SERVEILI M F
Reverse Translated
Gaius Servilius, son of Marcus
BibliographyCrawford, 239.1
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