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Denarius Vibia: Gaius Vibius Pansa Caetronianus; PANSA / C•VIBIVS•C•F•C•N 48 BC
48 BC year| Silver | 3.82 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 48 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ceres walking right with torch in each hand; before, plough; behind, part of moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•VIBIVS•C•F•C•N
Unabridged legend: Gaius Vibius Gaius Filius Gaius Nepos
Translation: Gaius Vibius, son of Gaius, nephew Gaius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Vibia was a plebian family.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Gaius Vibius Pansa Caetronianus on one side and a jug and lituus on the other. The jug and lituus are symbols of the Roman state and are often depicted on coins during this time period, but the inclusion of Pansa's portrait on the coin is unusual and suggests that he may have been a prominent figure in Roman society at the time.
