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denarius, Roman Republic, 127 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 127 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0069

denarius, Roman Republic, 127 BCE

Date127 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.71 cm, 3.92 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
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Denomination
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Region
Obverse Description
There is a head (possibly that of Hercules) facing right.  ROMA is inscribed downwards, behind.  (This obverse type does not match any other denarius).
Obverse Expanded
ROMA
Obverse Legend
ROMA
Obverse Translated
Rome
Reverse Description
A laurel wreath border surrounds a Macedonian shield with an elephant's head on it.  M METELLUS Q F is inscribed around.
Reverse Expanded
MARCUS METULLUS, QUINTI FILIUS
Reverse Legend
M METELLUS Q F
Reverse Translated
Marcus Metellus, son of Quintus
BibliographyCrawford, 263.1a
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