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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1986.499
People
Moneyer: L. Rubrius Dossenus, Roman
Title
Denarius of L. Rubrius Dossenus, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 87 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Republican period
Culture
Roman Republican
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/195652

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.28 g
Die Axis
5
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Below, DOSSEN
  • Reverse Inscription: In exergue, L.RVBRI

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 348/1

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Gift
Accession Year
1986
Object Number
1986.499
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate head of Jupiter r., scepter over shoulder; below, [DOSSEN].
Rev.: Triumphal chariot r.; above, Victory flying r.; in exergue, L.RVBR[I].

Verification Level

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