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Denarius

Date84-83 BC
MintRome
MediumAR, struck-plated
ClassificationsNumismatics
Dimensions2 cm (13/16 inches)
Credit LineGift of Pheobe Apperson Hearst
Object number1957.08.0805
DescriptionDenarius

Obverse type: Head of Cybele, wearing turreted crown, earring and necklace; behind, AED.CVR followed by deformed foot (all downwards); border of dots.

Reverse type: Curule chair with embroidered seat, enscribed [P.FO]V[RIVS]; border of dots.

Reverse Exergue: [C]RASSIPES
On View
On view
Locations
  • Treatment   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Conservation, Fine Art