Denarius - Scipio Q•METEL•PIVS SCIPIO•IMP C•T A/ P•CRASSVS•IVN LEG•PRO•PR

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 47 BC - 46 BC
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition Silver (.950)
Weight 3.83 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
66847
References RRC# 460/4,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 1050,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 51,
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# 1378,
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.
BMC RR# 8,
Herbert Appold Grueber; 1910. Coins of the Roman Republic in the British Museum / Volume 1. Aes Rude, Aes Signatum, Aes Grave, and Coinage of Rome from B.C. 268. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
RBW# 1604,
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.
Sear Imperators# 43
David R Sear; 1998. The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 Bc. Spink & Son Limited, London.

Obverse

Lion-headed figure of the Genius of Africa (Genius terrae Africae) with head surmounted by disk, standing facing, holding ankh in right hand, left arm folded with hand on chest; above, inscription; on right and left, inscriptions.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Q•METEL•PIVS
SCIPIO•IMP
C•T A

Unabridged legend: Quintus Metellus Pius Scipio Imperator Genius Tetelaris Africae

Translation: Emperor Quintus Metellus Pius Scipio, Tutelary Genius of Africa

Reverse

Winged Victory standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and patera in left hand; behind and before, second moneyer mark.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P•CRASSVS•IVN
LEG•PRO•PR

Unabridged legend: Publius Crassus Iunianus Legatus Pro Prætor

Translation: Publius Crassus Junianus, Legate Promagistrate

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Crawford's estimate for this type is less than 30 right-hand corners and 33 reverse corners. This denarius is one of the rarest from the Civil War period.
Minted in Utica, this denarius draws its distinctive iconography from the African pantheon, with a representation of the Egyptian lion-headed god Sekmet, holding the ankh, symbol of life. This goddess symbolizes the violent heat of the sun and was honored all along the African coast from Carthage to Alexandria. The "peaceful" Victory on the reverse, accompanied by a small shield, symbolizes the hopes of the Pompeian party in Africa.

CGBAutomatically translated

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Scipio (Q•METEL•PIVS SCIPIO•IMP C•T A/ P•CRASSVS•IVN LEG•PRO•PR)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 120
Lot 617
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2020 XF USD 8868.10
(CHF 8000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Scipio (Q•METEL•PIVS SCIPIO•IMP C•T A/ P•CRASSVS•IVN LEG•PRO•PR)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Spring Sale 2020
Lot 658
Internet Archive
25 May 2020 VF USD 5542.56
(CHF 5000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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