© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Caecilia 128 BC
128 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.70 g | 17.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | L.Caecilius Metellus |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 128 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.70 g |
| Diameter | 17.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#378616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Goddess in biga, right, holding scepter and reins in left hand and branch in right hand. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Edge
Rough
Comment
Mass varies: 3.44–3.96 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Caecilia coin features the image of a Roman goddess, likely Venus or Fortuna, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a sacrificial scene with a bull, symbolizing the Roman Republic's military power and prosperity.
