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Denarius serratus Postumia: Aulus Postumius Albinus; A•POST•A•F S•N•ALBIN 81 BC
81 BC year| Silver | 3.52 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 81 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Togate figure on rock, standing left before lighted altar, holding aspergillum over sacrificial bull.
Moneyer mark partly above and partly in right field with AL ligatured.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A•POST•A•F
S•N•ALBIN
Unabridged legend: Aulus Postumius Aulus Filius Spurius Nepos Albinus
Translation: Aulus Postumius Albinus, son of Aulus, nephew of Spurius
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The gens Postumia was a patrician family, and as such always remained unadopted by any plebeian family. It was divided into several branches, the noblest of which, as recorded by name on Roman denarii, was the Albini.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius serratus coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which depicts a serrated edge, giving the coin its name "serratus." This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin easily identifiable as authentic.
