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denarius, Roman Republic, 54 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 54 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0135

denarius, Roman Republic, 54 BCE

Date54 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.93 cm, 3.32 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 head of Lucius Junius Brutus, facing right. BRUTUS is inscribed downwards, behind.
Obverse Expanded
BRUTUS
Obverse Legend
BRUTUS
Obverse Translated
Brutus
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the head of Gaius Servilius Ahala, facing right.  AHALA is inscribed downwards, behind.
Reverse Expanded
GAIUS SERVILIUS AHALA
Reverse Legend
AHALA
Reverse Translated
Gaius Servilius Ahala (cognomen of man who appears on the reverse)
BibliographyCrawford, 433.2
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