Summary
Sestertius struck under the moneyer Gnaeus Gallius Lupercus in 16 BC, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The Rome mint ceased operation in about 40 BC. Evidence for it's re-opening largely relies on the revival of the Republican tradition of the names of the responsible member of the III Viri AAAFF. On this coin Lupercus is named (his partners in 16 BC were C. Assinius Gallus and C. Cassius Celer).
Obverse Description
An oak wreath flanked by laurel branches; in three lines divided by the wreath, OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS
Reverse Description
At centre, S . C; around, C . GALLIVS . C . F . LVPERCVS . IIIVIR A.A.A.F.F.
Edge Description
Plain
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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
16 BC
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25.372 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC 377 (was RIC.82 in 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 32, 70 Pages
