Summary
Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic in 69 BC
Moneyer: M. PLAETORIVS (M. Plaetorius)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Male head with flowing hair facing right; behind, the control-mark sickle (?)
Reverse Description
Winged caduceus; on right, M. PLAETORI ; on left, CEST. EX. S.C
Edge Description
Plain (file marks)
Significance
The head on the obverse may represent Mercury
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
69 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
07
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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
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.85 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 405/5
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 414-418 Pages
