Denarius Plautia: Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, P•YPSAE S•C / C•YPSAE•COS PRIV CEPIT

€66,669.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year60 BC
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.96 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#420/2, CRR#911, RSC#12, RCV I#376
Obverse descriptionBust of Leuconoe right, draped, diademed, with necklace and pendants; behind, dolphin swimming downwards; before, moneyer mark. Senate reference behind or before.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP•YPSAE S•C
(Translation: Publius [Plautius] Hypsaeus Senatus Consulto (By Decree of the Senate))
Reverse descriptionJupiter standing in quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion; in exergue and right field, inscriptions.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringC•YPSAE•COS PRIV CEPIT
(Translation: Gaius Hypsaeus, Consul who captured Privernum)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-60)  - -
Catalog ID4043209130
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