Katalog
| Emitent | Northern Italy, Uncertain City of |
|---|---|
| Rok | 46 BC - 45 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | |
| Waluta | |
| Skład | Brass (84% copper, 15% zinc) |
| Waga | 13.5 g |
| Średnica | 27 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | RPC Online I#602, CRR#1277a, RPC I#602, RRC#550/2, BMC RR#4132, BMC RR#4133 |
| Opis awersu | Diademed head of goddess Venus facing right. Capricorn to the left. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | |
| Legenda awersu | |
| Opis rewersu | Goddess Victoria advancing left, holding palm branch in right hand and bowl of fruits in left. Thunderbolt in lower right field. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | Q OPPIVS PR |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (46 BC - 45 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1096318060 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context:This Æ27, issued by Quintus Oppius in 46-45 BC, originates from Northern Italy, likely an uncertain city or military mint during the late Roman Republic. This period followed Julius Caesar's victory at Thapsus, a consolidating phase of his power. As Caesar's legate, Oppius oversaw its production. Such local bronze coinage reflects pragmatic military administration and commerce in Caesar's controlled regions, supplementing central Roman issues during civil war, underscoring decentralized currency production under exigency.
Artistry:The anonymous engraver's artistry aligns with the late Republican provincial/military stylistic school. The obverse typically features a laureate head of Venus, Caesar's patron goddess