1979.429.26: Denarius of L. Saufeius, Rome
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1979.429.26
- People
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Moneyer: L. Saufeius, Roman
- Title
- Denarius of L. Saufeius, Rome
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- c. 152 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
- Period
- Roman Republican period
- Culture
- Roman Republican
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/180611
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 3.81 g
- Die Axis
- 11
- Denomination
- denarius
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: Behind, mark of value (X)
- Reverse Inscription: Below, L.SAVF (VF in ligature); in exergue, ROMA
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RRC 204/1
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1979
- Object Number
- 1979.429.26
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, mark of value (X). Border of dots. Oxidation on visor of helmet.
Rev.: Victory in biga r., holding whip in r. hand and reins in l. hand; below, L.SAVF (VF in ligature); in exergue, ROMA. Border of dots.
Verification Level
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