Summary
Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 56 BC
Monier: C. MEMMI C. F (C. Memmius)
Minted at Rome
Obverse Description
Head of Ceres facing right; at right, C. MEMMI C.F
Reverse Description
Military trophy with captive kneeling, hands tied behind his back; at right, C. MEMMIVS; at left, IMPERATOR
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The reverse of this coin refers to the military successes in Bithynia and Pontus of the uncle of the moneyer.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Downie, P.J. Ltd.
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Date Issued
56 BC
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.88 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 427/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 451-452 Pages