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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1986.500
People
Moneyer: N. Fabius N.f. Q.n. Pictor, Roman
Title
Denarius of N. Fabius N.f. Q.n. Pictor, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 126 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Republican period
Culture
Roman Republican
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/195653

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.95 g
Die Axis
11
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Behind, mark of value (XVI in monogram)
  • Reverse Inscription: To r., N.FABI upwards; to l., PICTOR downwards; in exergue, ROMA

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 268/1a

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Gift
Accession Year
1986
Object Number
1986.500
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, mark of value (XVI in monogram); before, control-mark?
Rev.: Fabius Pictor seated l., wearing helmet and cuirass, holding apex and spear; beside, shield in scribed QVI | RIN; to r., N.FABI upwards; to l., PICTOR downwards; in exergue, ROMA.

Verification Level

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