© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius Caenius Plancius 55 BC
55 BC year| Silver | 3.82 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 55 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cretan goat, right; behind, bow and quiver. Border of dots.
Interesting fact
The Denarius (Caenius Plancius) coin was issued during the Roman Republic and features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, this coin features a portrait of a Roman general, Caenius Plancius, who was a prominent military leader during the late Republic. This coin is one of the few Roman coins that features a real person, making it a rare and interesting artifact for collectors and historians.
