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Denarius with bust of Venus, struck under P. Licinius Crassus
Roman
Republican Period
about 55 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20.5 mm. Weight: 3.63 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.638
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Venus, right, draped, laureate, and diademed.
Behind: S C
Reverse: Female figure standing left, holding spear in left hand, and leading horse by bridle with right hand; at feet, shield and trophy.
Around: P.CRASSVS MF
Behind: S C
Reverse: Female figure standing left, holding spear in left hand, and leading horse by bridle with right hand; at feet, shield and trophy.
Around: P.CRASSVS MF