Summary
Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 209 BC
Minted in South-East Italy
Obverse Description
Bust of Roma wearing winged helmet facing right; behind, X
Reverse Description
The Dioscuri on horseback advancing to right each holds a horizontal spear and has a star above his head; below, a spearhead; below in box, ROMA; line border
Edge Description
Plain
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
209 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
Dioscuri Twins (Castor & Pollux) (Ancient Gods), Ancient Roman Republic, 209 BC
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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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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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 88/2a
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 179 Pages
