The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-3-53-RR
Metal Type:bronze
Issuing Authority:
Caetronianus, Gaius Vibius Pansa ([?]-23 Apr 43 BC)
Weight:7.8 g
Diameter:24.22 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
90 BCE
Denomination: as
Obverse Image Description:Duoform head of Dioscuri, beardless and laureate.
Obverse Inscription:NA
Reverse Image Description:Three prows facing right.
Reverse Inscription:C VI[BIVS]
Attached People:
John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector
Bibliographic Source(s):
Roman Republican Coinage ..., page: 347, no. 342/7f, Pl. XLV, notes:
Other Links: numismatics.org/collection/1927.999.34 - American Numismatic Society Collection
Notes:RRC describes this coin as occasionally bearing a beardless Janus on the obverse. Thus, this beardless version could be interpreted as the Dioscuri.
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16c 53 aA double faced Janus.
Rev:Reverse. 3 Prows of Ships.
CVIBI
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d No. 53
a double Headed Ianus.
Rev: 3 Prows of Ships.
C VIBI
Bargrave pw : gr
5 : 0
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16c 53 aA double faced Janus.
Rev:Reverse. 3 Prows of Ships.
CVIBI
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d No. 53
a double Headed Ianus.
Rev: 3 Prows of Ships.
C VIBI
Bargrave pw : gr
5 : 0
See Entry in Catalogue