Summary
Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 128 BC
Moneyer: T. Cloelius (T. CLOVLI)
Minted by Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Roma facing right; in field behind, a wreath; below, ROMA
Reverse Description
Winged goddess Victory in biga advancing towards the right, she holds the reigns with both hands; below, a corn-ear; in exergue, T. CLOVLI
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The obverse is clearly copied from that on NU 16011 but the significance of this is not known. It has been suggested that the moneyer be the T. Cloelius whose writings were recommended by Cicero (see Crawford p.285).
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), F Morrish, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
128 BC
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
07
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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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.803 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawawford 260/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 285 Pages