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TitleDenarius - Sydenham 561e - Crawford 296/1i
Mint Date112 B.C.E.-111 B.C.E.
MoneyerGnaeus Blasio Cn.f.
DenominationDenarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions18 mm
Weight3.88 grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 561e; Crawford 296/1i
Sydenham PeriodPeriod V - c. 119-91 B.C.E.
DescriptionBadian describes the obverse as a male head to the right with wheat ear behind. Crawford says the moneyer is doubtless a descendant of Cn. Cornelius Blasio, Praetor of 194. Sydenham notes a date of 105 B.C.E. that is later than the range of 112 - 111 B.C.E. that Crawford identifies (p 309).
Type-ObverseHelmeted head of Mars to right (Corinthian helmet); above, value mark (X woth crossbar); before, CN•BLASIO•CN•F; behind, corn ear; border of dots
Type-ReverseJupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva and holding scepter in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, Juno holds sceptre in right hand, Minerva holds sceptre in left hand and crowns Jupiter with wreath in right hand; in field, letter A and palm branch; below, in exergue, ROMA with eagle between RO and MA ; border of dots
Legend-ObverseCN•BLASIO•CN•F
Legend-ReverseROMA
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 BAD0529; Box Number 30
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