Denarius Sicinia: Quintus Sicinius; FORT P•R / III•VIR Q•SICINIVS

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 49 BC
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.09 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
66692
References RRC# 440/1,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 938,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 5,
Herbert A. Seaby, David R. Sear, Robert Loosley; 1978. Roman Silver Coins / Volume 1. The Republic to Augustus (3rd edition). Numismatic Fine Arts Intl, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
RCV I# 410,
David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RBW# 1555,
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.
Sear Imperators# 1
David R Sear; 1998. The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 Bc. Spink & Son Limited, London.

Obverse

Head of Fortuna right, wearing diadem and pendant; before and behind, inscription.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FORT P•R

Unabridged legend: Fortuna Populus Romanus

Translation: Fortune of the Roman People

Reverse

Palm-branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus in saltire; above, wreath; on either side, inscription.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III•VIR
Q•SICINIVS

Translation:
Triumvir Quintus Sicinius (Quintus Sicinius,
[Monetary] Triumvirate)

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy

Comments

The gens Sicinia was a plebeian family, but formerly also a patrician family.

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ND (-49)  Photo $ 460

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Sicinia: Quintus Sicinius; FORT P•R / III•VIR Q•SICINIVS)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138
Lot 494
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 XF USD 887.20
(CHF 800.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Sicinia: Quintus Sicinius; FORT P•R / III•VIR Q•SICINIVS)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 120
Lot 600
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2020 XF USD 443.60
(CHF 400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Sicinia: Quintus Sicinius; FORT P•R / III•VIR Q•SICINIVS)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 1
Lot 150
Internet Archive
25 Oct 2017 XF USD 266.16
(CHF 240.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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