Summary

Denarius, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 62 BC
Moneyer: LIBO (L. Scribonius Libo)
Minted in Rome

Obverse Description

Head of Bonus Eventus facing right; in front, BON. EVENT; behind, LIBO

Reverse Description

The Puteal Scriboniarum decorated with a garland and with a lyre attached at each side; on ground below, a hammer; above, PVTEAL; in exergue, SCRIBON

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The Puteal Scriboniarum, depicted on the reverse of this coin, was an altar-like structure in the Roman Forum, a place which was taboo as it was where lightning had struck

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