Summary
Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 123 BC
Moneyer: C. Porcius Cato (C. CATO)
Minted by Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Roma, facing right; behind, X
Reverse Description
Victory in biga advancing to right; below C. CATO; in exergue, ROMA
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The moneyer is thought to be C. Porcius Cato who became Consul in 114 BC. The wear on the coin suggests that this example remained in circulation for many years
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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
123 BC
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Issued By
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.48 g (Weight)
worn
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 274/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 294-5 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
