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denarius, Roman Republic, 123 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 123 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0107

denarius, Roman Republic, 123 BCE

Date123 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.79 cm, 3.9 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Denomination
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the helmeted head of Roma, facing right, with ROMA inscribed downwards, behind, and an X (mark for the denarius) before.
Obverse Expanded
ROMA
Obverse Legend
ROMA
Obverse Translated
Rome
Reverse Description
A line border surrounds Victory in a quadriga, facing right, with reins in her left hand and a wreath in her right.  M FAN C F  is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
MARCUS FANNIUS, GAII FILIUS
Reverse Legend
M FAN C F
Reverse Translated
Marcus Fannius, son of Gaius
BibliographyCrawford, 275.1
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