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Denarius Vibia: Gaius Vibius Pansa; PANSA / C•VIBIVS•C•F 90 BC
90 BC year| Silver | 3.95 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 | 3.95 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#390300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mask of bearded Pan, right. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•VIBIVS•C•F
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Gaius Vibius Pansa 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 from 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.
