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Denarius Plautia: Publius Plautius Hypsaeus; P•YPSAE S•C / C•YPSAE•COS PRIV CEPIT 60 BC
60 BC year| Silver | 3.96 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 60 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.96 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing in quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion; in exergue and right field, inscriptions.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C•YPSAE•COS
PRIV
CEPIT
Unabridged legend: Gaius Ypsaeus Consul Privernum Cepit
Translation: Gaius Hypsaeus, Consul who captured Privernum
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Plautia was a plebeian family.The reverse commemorates the capture of Privernum by Consul Gaius Plautius Decianus in 329 BC who was intentionally but falsely renamed by the moneyer after his family branch Hypsaeus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a triumphant Roman general, Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, who led the Roman army to victory in the war against the pirates in 60 BC. The coin was minted to commemorate his achievement and to promote his political career. The coin's design and inscription highlight the importance of military prowess and the celebration of military victories in Roman culture.
