Object numberCC59.2.0076
denarius, Roman Republic, 47-46 BCE
Date47-46 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.77 cm, 4.02 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on viewPeriodRoman Republic
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A border of dots surrounds the laureate head of Jupiter, looking right. Before, Q METEL is inscribed downwards and PIUS is inscribed below.
QUINTUS METELLUS PIUS
Q METEL PIUS
Quintus Metellus Pius
A border of dots surrounds an elephant, facing right. SCIPIO is inscribed above, and below is inscribed IMP.
SCIPIO, IMPERATOR
SCIPIO IMP
Scipio, Imperator
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