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Denarius Egnatia: Caius Egnatius Maxsumus; C EGNATIVS CN F CN N 75 BC
75 BC year| Silver | 3.64 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Roma standing facing, helmeted, holding spear in right hand and resting left foot on head of a wolf; on right, Venus standing facing, diademed, holding spear in right hand, Cupid over her left shoulder; paddle set on prow of galley; in left field, control mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C EGNATIVS CN F CN N
Unabridged legend: Caius Egnatius Cnæi Filius Cnæi Nepos
Translation: Caius Egnatius, Son of Cneius, Greatson of Cneius
Edge
Gross
Comment
The gens Egnatia was a plebeian family at Rome.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Caius Egnatius Maxsumus, a Roman politician and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a stylized image of the goddess Egnatia, after whom the coin is named. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians due to its historical significance and the fact that it has been well-preserved over time.
