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Denarius P. Crepusius, C. Mamilius Limetanus, L. Marcius Censorinus 82 BC
82 BC year| Silver | 3.91 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 82 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus in biga, right, holding reins in right hand and goad and reins in left hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C•LIMET͡A
P•CREPVSI
Comment
RRC 360/1a
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was issued during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features the image of a Roman warrior, likely a representation of the Roman god of war, Mars. The inclusion of the warrior image on the coin may have been a symbol of the Roman Republic's military prowess and power. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.91 grams suggest that it was a valuable and widely used form of currency during its time.
