Summary
Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 49 BC
Moneyer: MN. ACILIVS IIIVIR (Mn. Acilius Glabrio)
Minted at Rome
Obverse Description
Head of Salus facing right; behind, SALVTIS; incuse letter 'R' stamped in field below chin
Reverse Description
Valetudo (personification of Good Health) wearing helmet, standing facing left, resting left arm on column and holding snake in right hand; around, MN ACILIVS IIIVIR VALAV
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The reason for this choice of types is unknown.
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
49 BC
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Issued By
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mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
04
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.55 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 442/1a
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 461 Pages