Denarius (Coelia: C. Coelius Caldus; C•COIL CALD) (104 BC) front Denarius (Coelia: C. Coelius Caldus; C•COIL CALD) (104 BC) back
Denarius (Coelia: C. Coelius Caldus; C•COIL CALD) (104 BC) photo
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Denarius Coelia: C. Coelius Caldus; C•COIL CALD 104 BC

104 BC year
Silver 3.93 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
104 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.93 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#385270
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Victory in biga, left, holding reins in both hands. Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C•COIL CALD

Comment

The gens Coelia, or Coilia was a plebeian family, but of consular rank. Some assert that the head of this family was Coelius Vibulo Etruscus, who came to the aid of Romulus against the Sabines, and gave his name to the Coelian Mount at Rome.