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Denarius Vibia: Gaius Vibius Pansa; PANSA / C•VIBIVS•C•F 90 BC
90 BC year| Silver | 3.86 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 | 3.86 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#391515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres walking right, holding torch in each hand; before, pig. Laurel-wreath border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•VIBIVS•C•F
Unabridged legend: Gaius Vibius Gaius filius
Translation: Gaius Vibius, son of Gaius
Comment
The gens Vibia was a plebian family.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Gaius Vibius Pansa, a Roman politician and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Republic's military victories.
