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Denarius C. Varro; ROMA 209 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 3.83 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Gaius Terentius Varro |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, inscription (C (monogram of VAR)); in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C·VAR
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 3.83g-4.59gMinted in Sicily
Gaius Terentius Varro (fl. 218–200 BC) was a Roman politician and general active during the Second Punic War. A plebeian son of a butcher, he was a populist politician who was elected consul for the year 216 BC. While holding that office, he was decisively defeated by Hannibal at the Battle of Cannae. (Wikipedia)
