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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - The Bellum Sociale Campania 90 BC
90 BC year| Silver | 3.46 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 90 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#393816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oath-taking scene: four soldiers, two on each side, pointing their swords at pig held by kneeling youth; in exergue, c.paapii.c retrograde in Oscan characters.
Script: Old Italics
Interesting fact
The Denarius - The Bellum Sociale (Campania) (90 BC) coin features a unique design on its reverse side, which depicts a scene of a Roman soldier holding a shield and a javelin, with a trophy of arms behind him. This design was meant to commemorate the Roman Republic's victory over the Italian rebels during the Social War (91-88 BC). The coin's design was created by the Roman moneyer, Gaius Aurelius Cotta, who was known for his artistic skills and his ability to create detailed and intricate designs on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-90) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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