Summary
Denarius, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 74 BC
Moneyer: C. POSTVMI (C. Postumius)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Bust of the goddess Diana facing right, a bow and quiver over her shoulder
Reverse Description
Hound running to right; below, a spear; in exergue, [C.] POSTVMI
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The hunting hound and spear depicted on the rverse are attributes of the goddess Diana
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
74 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.77 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 394/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 407 Pages
