Denarius M. Valerius Messalla; MESSA͡L•F / PAT͡RE•COS S C, Rome

Main information

Country:
Rome
Years of Minting:
53 BC
Period:
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Coin Type:
Standard circulation coin
Shape:
Round (irregular)
Technique:
Hammered
Mint:
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

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Reverse

Description:

Curule chair. Border of dots.

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Obverse

Description:

Bust of Roma, right, wearing Corinthian helmet with a plume on each side and with spear over shoulder. Border of dots.

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Edge

Description:

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Obverse:

MESSA͡L•F

Reverse:

PAT͡RE•COS S C

Composition

Silver

Size

Weight:3.88 g
Diameter:19 mm
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Denarius M. Valerius Messalla; MESSA͡L•F / PAT͡RE•COS S C, Rome

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