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© British Museum
Denarius Caecilia: Lucius Caecilius Metellus; A•ALBINVS•S•F 95 BC - 92 BC
| Silver | 3.91 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 92 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dioscuri watering horses at the Lacus Juturnae. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: A•ALBINVS•S•F
Comment
The gens Caecilia was a plebeian family at Rome. Members of this gens are mentioned in history as early as the fifth century BC, but the first of the Caecilii who obtained the consulship was Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter, in 284 BC.
