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Denarius Cossutia: Lucius Cossutius Sabula; SABVLA / L•COSSVTI•C•F 74 BC
74 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.81 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bellerophon riding Pegasus flying right, brandishing spear with right hand; behind, control-numeral.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•COSSVTI•C•F
Unabridged legend: Lucius Cossutius Gaius Filius
Translation: Lucius Cossutius, son of Gaius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Cossutia was an opulent gens of the equestrian order. Its coins are contemporaneous with the dictatorship of Julius Caesar, when the republic was extinct.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Lucius Cossutius Sabula on one side and a jug and lituus (a ritualistic object) on the other. This design is not commonly found on Roman coins, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-74) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Cossutia: Lucius Cossutius Sabula; SABVLA / L•COSSVTI•C•F) (74 BC) coin.
