Denarius (Petillia: Petillius Capitolinus; CAPITOLINVS / PETILLIVS) (43 BC) front Denarius (Petillia: Petillius Capitolinus; CAPITOLINVS / PETILLIVS) (43 BC) back
Denarius (Petillia: Petillius Capitolinus; CAPITOLINVS / PETILLIVS) (43 BC) photo
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Denarius Petillia: Petillius Capitolinus; CAPITOLINVS / PETILLIVS 43 BC

43 BC year
Silver 3.82 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
43 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.82 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#386979
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hexastyle temple (Capitoline temple); roof is decorated with horse at each side and horseman at apex; within pediment, uncertain figure; between central four columns, hanging decorations. Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PETILLIVS

Comment

The gens Petillia was a plebeian family.