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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.429.45
People
Moneyer: Q. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Pius, Roman
Title
Denarius of Q. Caecilius Q.f. L.n. Metellus Pius, Uncertain Mint, North Italy
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 81 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Uncertain Mint
Period
Roman Republican period
Culture
Roman Republican
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/181059

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.29 g
Die Axis
7
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: In exergue, IMPER

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 374/2

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.429.45
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Head of Pietas r., diademed; before, stork. Border of dots.
Rev.: Jug and lituus; in exergue, IMPER. Laurel-wreath border.

Verification Level

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