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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1000
People
Moneyer: M. Porcius Cato, Roman
Title
Denarius of M. Porcius Cato, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 89 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Republican period
Culture
Roman Republican
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/181830

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.94 g
Die Axis
5
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Behind, ROMA (MA in ligature); below, M.CATO (AT in ligature)
  • Reverse Inscription: In exergue, VICTRIX (TR in ligature)

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 343/1b

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1000
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Draped female bust r. (?Roma); behind, [RO]MA (MA in ligature); below, [M.CATO] (AT in ligature). Border of dots.
Rev.: Victory seated r., holding patera in r. hand and palm branch in l. hand over l. shoulder; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR in ligature). Border of dots.

Verification Level

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