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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius Fabia: C. Fabius C. f. Hadrianus; C•FABI•C•F 102 BC
102 BC year| Silver | 3.89 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 102 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory driving galloping biga right, holding reins in left hand and goad in right;
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• L
C•FABI•C•F
Comment
The coin in the main image (3.98g, 21mm, 12h, Uncirculated):◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, Lot 834. Sold for 1,000 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Nomisma S.p.a. (San Marino), Auction 36, 26 March 2008, lot 90.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatica Ars Classica & Spink Taisei 51, 1 June 1994, lot 112;
◦ Auctioned by Numismatica Ars Classica 5, 25 February 1992, lot 287.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman general and statesman, Gaius Fabius Hadrianus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time of great political and military change in Rome, and its design reflects the importance of military leadership and the power of the Roman state.
