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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.429.40
People
Moneyer: C. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. Maximus, Roman
Title
Denarius of C. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. Maximus, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 75 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Republican period
Culture
Roman Republican
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180719

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.81 g
Die Axis
9
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Behind, MAXSVMVS downwards
  • Reverse Inscription: Below, C.EGNATIVS.CN.F; to r., CN.N upwards; to l., control-mark (XV[X/V?])

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 391/2

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.429.40
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Cupid r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; behind, MAXSVMVS downwards. Border of dots. Scratches on face.
Rev.: Distyle temple; within, two figures (figure on l. holds staff in r. hand); above figure on l., thunderbolt; above figure on r., pileus; below, [C.EGNATIVS.CN.F]; to r., CN.N upwards; to l., control-mark (XV[V/X?]). Border of dots.

Verification Level

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