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denarius, Roman Republic, 48 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 48 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0144

denarius, Roman Republic, 48 BCE

Date48 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.82 cm, 3.89 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the helmeted head of Mars, facing right.
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds two carnyces in saltire.  There is an oval shield above and a round shield below.  ALBINUS is inscribed downwards on the right and BRUTI F is inscribed upwards on the left.
Reverse Expanded
ALBINUS BRUTI FILIUS
Reverse Legend
ALBINUS BRUTI F
Reverse Translated
Albinus, son of Brutus
BibliographyCrawford, 450.1a
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