Summary
Denarius, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 83 BC
Moneyer: C. NORBANVS (C. Norbanus)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Diademed head of Venus facing right; behind, C.LVIII (a control numeral); around below, C. NORBANVS
Reverse Description
From left to right, a corn ear, fasces with axe and a caduceus; border of dots
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The reverse designs are symbols of Imperium, the supreme power involving command in war and interpretation and exicution of law - including the power of the death penalty.
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
83 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
05
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.6 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 357/10
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 372 Pages