Summary
Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 116 or 115 BC
Moneyer: Q. CVRTI (Q. Curtius), M. SILA (M.Silanus)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Roma facing right; behind, the denomination mark, X; at right, Q. CVRT
Reverse Description
Jupiter (mostly off flan) in a quadriga drawn by horses advancing to right, in his left hand, a sceptre; below, M. SILA; in exergue, ROMA
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
As is often the case, the identity of the moneyers of this issue are unknown. Crawford raises the possibility that the M. Silanus may have become Consul in 109 BC or may be the son of that man. Curtius left no other record of his career.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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
116-115 BC
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Issued By
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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), 3.707 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 285/2
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 300-301 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
