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Æ19 - Gaius Papirius Carbo 62 BC - 59 BC
| Bronze | 6.58 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Amisus (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62 BC - 59 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.58 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma seated on shields, left, holding Nike, with proconsular date.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΡΩΜΗ
ΕΠΙ ΓΑΙΟΥ ΠΑΠΕΙΡΙΟΥ ΚΑΡΒΩΝΟΣ
Translation:
Rome.
Under Gaius Papirius Carbo.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ19 Gaius Papirius Carbo from Amisus (Bithynia and Pontus), is a rare example of a Roman Republican coin that features a portrait of a Roman consul on one side and a depiction of a mythological figure on the other. In this case, the obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Gaius Papirius Carbo, who was a Roman consul in 62 BC, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the mythological figure of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. This combination of a real historical figure and a mythological one is unusual for Roman coins of this period, making it a unique and interesting artifact for collectors and historians.