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Denarius serratus Sulpicia: Gaius Sulpicius; D•P•P / C•SVLPICI•C•F 106 BC
106 BC year| Silver | 3.51 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 106 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two male figures standing facing each other, each holding spear in left hand, pointing sow which lies between them with right hands; control-letter above.
Moneyer mark in exergue with LP in monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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C•SVLPICI•C•F
Unabridged legend: Gaius Sulpicius Gaius Filius
Translation: Gaius Sulpicius, son of Gaius
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The gens Sulpicia was one of the oldest patrician families of Rome, and produced a succession of distinguished men, from the founding of the Republic to the imperial period. The first member of the people who obtained the consulate was Servius Sulpicius Camerinus Cornutus in 500 BC. The family also had plebeian members, some of which can be descended from people's freedmen.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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-106) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius serratus (Sulpicia: Gaius Sulpicius; D•P•P / C•SVLPICI•C•F) (106 BC) coin.
