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TitleDenarius - Sydenham 423 - Crawford 276/1
Mint Date122 B.C.E.
MoneyerMarcus Carbo
DenominationDenarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions18 mm
Weight3.9 grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 423; Crawford 276/1
Sydenham PeriodPeriod IV - c. 155-120 B.C.E.
DescriptionCrawford says the moneyer may plausibly be identified with the Praetor of Sicily, RE Papirius 39, mentioned by Cicero. Sydenham identifies him as M. [Papirius] Carbo. Sydenham dates this coin earlier than Crawford, to c 137-134 B.C.E, and indicates the mint of origin as 'auxiliary Italian' rather than Rome (p.49). Badian says that the branch Crawford notes on the obverse is not visible on this particular coin. He also refers to a dot/line border on the reverse rather than the line border Crawford describes.
Type-ObverseHelmeted head of Roma to right; behind, branch; before, value mark (X); border of dots
Type-ReverseJupiter in quadriga to right, holding reins and sceptre in Ieft hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; below, M·CARBO; in exergue,ROMA; line border
Legend-ReverseM·CARBO ROMA
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
Condition Evaluation NoteBranch behind missing on obverse. Reverse Legend: M·CARB[O] [ROMA]
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 BAD0402; Box Number 23
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