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quinarius, Roman Republic, 97 BCE
quinarius, Roman Republic, 97 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0099

quinarius, Roman Republic, 97 BCE

Date97 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.72 cm, 1.96 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
Classification(s)
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the laureate head of Apollo, facing right, and behind is inscribed, C EGATULEI C F Q downwards.
Obverse Expanded
GAIUS EGNATULEIUS GAII FILIUS Quaestor
Obverse Legend
C EGATULEI C F Q
Obverse Translated
Gaius Egnatuleius, son of Gaius, quaestor
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds Victory, facing left, inscribing a shield that is connected to a trophy.  There is a carnyx beside the trophy.  Q is inscribed in between Victory and the trophy and ROMA is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
Q, ROMA
Reverse Legend
Q ROMA
Reverse Translated
Q, Rome
BibliographyCrawford, 333.1
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