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Denarius L. Vinicius; L•VINICI 52 BC
52 BC year| Silver | 3.80 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 52 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory walking right, carrying palm-branch decorated with four wreaths. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•VINICI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman general and statesman, Lucius Vinicius, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and social change in Rome, just a few years before the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Julius Caesar.
