Summary
Denarius serratus, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 81 BC. The moneyer is C. MARTI C.F CAPIT (C. Marius C.F. Capito) and it was minted in Rome.
The ploughing scene on the reverse seems to be a simple reference to Ceres (the corn-goddess) on the obverse.
Obverse Description
Diademed head of Ceres facing right; behind, CAPIT and the control numeral, CXXXII; below chin, a shield
Reverse Description
Ploughman with yoke of oxen advancing to left; above, control numeral CXXXII; in exergue, C. MARI. C.F / S.C
Edge Description
Serrated
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
81 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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.56 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 378/1c
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 392-395 Pages
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