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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius M. Pupius Piso; M•PISO•M•F FRVGI 61 BC
61 BC year| Silver | 3.92 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 61 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Knife and patera. Laurel-wreath as border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M•PISO•M•F FRVGI
Comment
Mass varies: 3.07–4.07 g;
Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Pupius Piso, who was a Roman politician and military leader. The coin's design features the image of a woman, believed to be the goddess Venus, on the obverse (front side), and the image of a trophy on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated by the Roman government to ensure its value and authenticity. It's interesting to note that the Denarius was a widely used coin throughout the Roman Republic and was often used to pay soldiers, civilians, and traders. The coin's design and value were symbolic of the Roman Republic's power and influence, and it played an important role in the Roman economy for many centuries.
