Aureus Caecilia: Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Licinia: Publius Licinius Crassus Iunianus Damasippus, METEL·PIVS SCIP·IMP / CRASS·IVN LEG·PROPR

€336,345.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year47 BC - 46 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight8.07 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#460/1, RCV I#1375
Obverse descriptionBust of Jupiter, right, hair tied with band; below, eagle`s head and sceptre. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMETEL·PIVS SCIP·IMP
(Translation: [Quintus Caecilius] Metellus Pius Scipio, holder of the imperium)
Reverse descriptionCurule chair; above, scales balanced on cornucopia; on ground to left, corn-ear; on ground to right, dragon`s head. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCRASS·IVN LEG·PRO·PR
(Translation: The legate propraetor [Publius Licinius] Crassus Iunianus [Damasippus])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (47 BC - 46 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7280583160
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