Summary
Denarius, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 86 BC
Moneyer: attributed to the moneyers GAR (C. Gargonius), OGVL (Ogulunus) and VER (M. Vergilius)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Head of Apollo facing right wearing an oak wreath; below, thunderbolt
Reverse Description
Jupiter in horse drawn quadriga advancing to right
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The three moneyers to whom this issue is attributed issued coins with the same designs as this piece and with all three of their abbreviated names plus control marks.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), C I Branch, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
86 BC
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Mint
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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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.9 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 350A/2
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 364-366 Pages