Summary
Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 209-208 BC
Minted in Sicily (possibly)
Obverse Description
Bust of Roma wearing winged helmet facing right; behind, X; border of dots
Reverse Description
The Dioscuri on horseback advancing to right each holds a horizontal spear and has a star above his head; below, a dolphin; below in box, ROMA; line border
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The date of production of this issue is derived from the occurance of the dolphin mark in hoards. For a discussion of the development of the chronology of this period see Crawford,Roman Republican Coinage, pp.3-35.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Regal Coins
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Date Issued
209-208 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-208 BC
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
11
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.162 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 80/1a
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 17 & 174 Pages
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1985. Coinage & Money under the Roman Republic., 56 Pages
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