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TitleDenarius - Sydenham 735b - Crawford 356/1c
Mint Date84 B.C.E.
MoneyerPublius Furius Crassipes
DenominationDenarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions20 mm
Weight4 grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 735b; Crawford 356/1c
Sydenham PeriodPeriod VI - c. 90-79 B.C.E.
DescriptionBadian's note on this object identifies the obverse bust as 'goddess wearing turreted crown (Cybele?)'; Crawford identifies her as Cybele with no qualifications.
Type-ObverseHead of Cybele to right, wearing turreted crown; behind, AED·CVR downwards, deformed foot downwards; border of dots
Type-ReverseCurule chair inscribed P·FOVRIVS; in exergue, CRASSVPES; border of dots
Legend-ObverseAED·CVR
Legend-ReverseP·FOVRIVS CRASSIPES
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
Condition Evaluation Notereverse legend: FO[VR]IVS
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 BAD0747; Box Number 42
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