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Denarius: CM.6556-2007

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An image of Denarius
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Moneyer: Lucius Thorius Balbus
Mint: Rome

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Notes

History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt F.S. Robinson, Albany, NY, vi.1999, for $100.00

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20.17 mm
Image(width): 19.96 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust

Dating

2nd Century BC, Late
Production date: 105 BC

Note

Control mark M

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Die Axis 225 degrees Weight 3.94 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Juno Sospita right in goat-skin, legend behind, all in circle of points

  • Text: I·S·M·R
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Bull charging right, legend below and in exergue, control mark above, all in circle of points

  • Text: L·THORIVS / BALBVS
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.6556-2007
Primary reference Number: 166119
RRC: 316/1

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 21 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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