© British Museum
© British Museum
Denarius Serratus Egnatia: Gaius Egnatius Maximus; MAXSVMVS / C•EGNATIVS•CN•F CN•N 75 BC
75 BC year| Silver | 3.90 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.90 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Libertas in biga, left, crowned by flying Victory; behind, pileus. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•EGNATIVS•CN•F / CN•N
Unabridged legend: Gaius Egnatius Gnaeus Filius Gnaeus Nepos
Translation: Gaius Egnatius, son of Gnaeus, nephew of Gnaeus
Comment
The gens Egnatia was a plebeian family at Rome.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design element - a serrated edge. This was a deliberate design choice made by the mint to deter counterfeiting and to make the coin more easily identifiable as authentic. The serrations also gave the coin a distinctive texture and feel, making it easier for people to recognize and handle. This innovative design feature was a pioneering effort in the history of coinage and has since been adopted by many other mints around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-75) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius Serratus (Egnatia: Gaius Egnatius Maximus; MAXSVMVS / C•EGNATIVS•CN•F CN•N) (75 BC) coin.
