Description
Collection Number: WC 1203
Object Number:
Dates: 42 BC - 40 BC
Denomination: Denarius
Dimensions: 18.28mm
Weight: 3.84g
Authority: Roman Republic
Mint: Sicily
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER; Pharos of Messana, surmounted by statue of Neptune, helmeted, holding trident in right hand and rudder in left hand and placing left foot on prow; before, ship left, with aquila in prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern; around, inscription. Border of dots.
RRC: Pharos of Messana, surmounted by statue of Neptune, helmeted, holding trident in right hand and rudder in left hand and placing left foot on prow; before, ship left, with aquila in prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern; around, MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER. Border of dots.
Obverse Legend:
MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: N/A
Reverse Type: PRAEF·CLAS·ET·OR[AE·MARIT·EX·S·C]; Scylla, wielding rudder with both hands; around, inscription. Border of dots.
RRC: Scylla, wielding rudder with both hands; around, PRÆF·CLAS·ET·ORÆ·MARIT·EX·S·C. Border of dots.
Reverse Legend:
PRÆF·CL[AS·ET·]ORÆ·MARIT·EX·S·C
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Reverse Inscription Comments: Æ, MAR ligatured
Bibliography
CRRO: http://numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-511.4a
Wulfing II p. 36 n. 721, Plate 24
RRC p. 520 n. 511/4, Plate --
CRR 1348