Denarius (Rubria: Lucius Rubrius Dossenus; DOS / L•RVBRI) (87 BC) front Denarius (Rubria: Lucius Rubrius Dossenus; DOS / L•RVBRI) (87 BC) back
Denarius (Rubria: Lucius Rubrius Dossenus; DOS / L•RVBRI) (87 BC) photo
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Denarius Rubria: Lucius Rubrius Dossenus; DOS / L•RVBRI 87 BC

87 BC year
Silver 4.04 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
87 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.04 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#324815
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Triumphal quadriga right, side-panel decorated with eagle on thunderbolt, winged Victory flying above with wreath in hand; inscription in exergue and border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L • RVBRI

Unabridged legend: Lucius Rubrius