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Denarius Furia: Publius Furius Crassipes; AED CVR / P FOVRIVS CRASSIPES 84 BC
84 BC year| Silver | 3.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 84 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Curule chair with part of lettering inscribed on it and part in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P. FOVRIVS CRASSIPES
Translation: Publius Fourius Crassipes
Comment
Publius Furius (or Fourius) Crassipes was a Republican coin moneyer who issued coins as a curule aedile in 84 BC, although senatorial authorization is not referenced.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Publius Furius Crassipes on the obverse and a jug and lituus on the reverse, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. In fact, a similar Denarius coin from the same era and featuring the same design sold for over $10,000 at an auction in 2019! (Source: CoinArchives.com)
