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TitleDenarius - Sydenham 441 - Crawford 228/1
Mint Date140 B.C.E.
MoneyerGaius Valerius Flaccus C.f.
DenominationDenarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions17 mm
Weight3.83 grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 441; Crawford 228/1
Sydenham PeriodPeriod IV - c. 155-120 B.C.E.
DescriptionCrawford says the moneyer is perhaps a grandson of Gaius Valerius Flaccus, praetor of 183, and perhaps the father of Gaius Valerius Flaccus, consul of 93. Sydenham notes a date range of 135-134 B.C.E. (page 49) that is later than the date of 140 B.C.E. that Crawford identifies.
Type-ObverseHelmeted head of Roma to right, wearing necklace of beads; behind, value mark (XVI), border of dots
Type-ReverseVictory in biga to right, holding reins in her left hand and whip in her right; above, FLAC; below, C.VAL.C.F (VAL ligatured), in exergue, ROMA, line border
Legend-ReverseFLAC C·VAL·C·F
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
Condition Evaluation NoteReverse Legend: [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 BAD0416; Box Number 24