© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius C. Scribonius; ROMA C•SCR 154 BC
154 BC year| Silver | 3.95 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 154 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#390104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping right. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA C•SCR
Comment
Babelon Scribonia 1.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used as a standard currency across the Roman Empire, and its design and purity were strictly regulated by the Roman government. The coin , issued during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC), features the image of a Roman warship on one side and the abbreviation "ROMA" on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the power and influence of the Roman navy and to promote the idea of Roman supremacy. It's also worth noting that the Denarius coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. The coin's weight of 3.95 grams was also carefully regulated to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade and commerce. Overall, the Denarius coin played a significant role in the Roman economy and was an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
