Summary
Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 42 BC
Moneyer: C. VIBIVS VARVS (C. Vibius Varus )
Struck at the Rome mint
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Hercules facing right; no legend
Reverse Description
Minerva standing facing right left hand extended holding Victory; in her right hand, a spear resting on the ground; a shield rests partly behind her; around, C. VIBIVS VAR[VS]
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The moneyer is otherwise 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
42 BC
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
10
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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
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.55 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 494/37
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 502-511 Pages
