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denarius serratus, Roman Republic, 79 BCE
denarius serratus, Roman Republic, 79 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0056

denarius serratus, Roman Republic, 79 BCE

Date79 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.79 cm, 3.87 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the bust of Diana, facing right, draped, with a bow and quivers over her shoulder.  Before, S C is inscribed upwards.
Obverse Expanded
SENATUS CONSULTO
Obverse Legend
S C
Obverse Translated
By decree of the senate
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds Victory in a biga, facing right, with a palm branch and reins in her left hand and a wreath in her right.  There is a control mark below and TI CLAUD TI F AP N is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
TIBERIUS CLAUDIUS, TIBERII FILIUS APPII NEPOS
Reverse Legend
TI CLAUD TI F AP N
Reverse Translated
Tiberius Claudius, son of Tiberius , grandson of Appius.
BibliographyCrawford, 383.1
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