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Denarius Vibia: Gaius Vibius Varus; C•VIBIVS VARVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.67 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#46898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Garlanded altar, on which rests Bacchic mask and against which rests thyrsus decorated with ivy and pomegranate; on right, panther springing up left towards altar.
Moneyer mark in exergue and in right field upwards.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C•VIBIVS
VARVS
Translation: Gaius Vibius Varus
Edge
Gross
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 Varus 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 Varus' portrait on the coin is unusual and suggests that he may have held a high level of influence or importance in Roman society at the time.
