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TitleQuinarius - Sydenham 1160 - Crawford 489/5
Mint Date43 B.C.E.-42 B.C.E.
MoneyerMarcus Antonius; Marcus Lepidus
DenominationQuinarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions14 mm
Weight1.6 g grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintTransalpine and Cisalpine Gaul
ClassificationSydenham 1160; Crawford 489/5
Sydenham PeriodPeriod IX - c. 44-28 B.C.E.
DescriptionCrawford and Sydenham agree that A XL refers to Antony's age.
Type-ObverseBust of Victory to right, hair in knot with plaited loop; border of dots
Type-Reverselion walking to right; above, DVNI; below, LVGV; to left, A; to right, XL; border of dots
Legend-ReverseLVGV DVNI A XL
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
Rights HolderRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
Rights DeclarationProfessor Corey Brennan of Rutgers University is Professor Badian's literary/academic executor, and it is with Professor Brennan's full consent that Rutgers University Libraries can use the Badian notes in the Roman Coins portal.
Associated EntityDonor: Dr. Ernst Badian
Shelving LocatorCatalog Number BAD1132; Box Number 64