Denarius Farsuleia: Lucius Farsuleius Mensor, S•C MENSOR / L•FARSVLEI

€66,962.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year75 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.89 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#392/1, CRR#789, RSC#1-2, RCV I#328
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Libertas right, draped, wearing diadem and pearl necklace; behind, pileus and control mark; before, part of moneyer mark; below chin, inscription. Bead and reel border.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMENSOR S•C
(Translation: Mensor By Decree of the Senate)
Reverse descriptionHelmeted warrior standing facing with head left, in biga right, holding reins and spear with left hand, helping togate figure to mount into biga with right hand; below, scorpion. Part of moneyer mark in exergue. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL•FARSVLEI
(Translation: Lucius Farsuleius)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-75)  - RRC 392/1a; CRR 789a; RSC 1; with scorpion on reverse -
ND (-75)  - RRC 392/1b; CRR 789; RSC 2; with control-mark on reverse -
Catalog ID5436299990
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