Denarius (Renia: Caius Renius; C RENI ROMA) (138 BC) front Denarius (Renia: Caius Renius; C RENI ROMA) (138 BC) back
Denarius (Renia: Caius Renius; C RENI ROMA) (138 BC) photo
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Denarius Renia: Caius Renius; C RENI ROMA 138 BC

138 BC year
Silver 3.94 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
138 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.94 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#117011
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Juno in a biga of goats galloping right, wearing diadem, holding sceptre and reins in left hand and whip in right hand; inscription in exergue.
Moneyer mark below the biga.
Line border.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C RENI
ROMA

Translation:
Caius Renius
Rome

Edge

Gross

Comment

The gens Renia was a family of whom historians make little if no mention.