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RIC I (second edition) Civil Wars 125A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Civil Wars 125A. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Anonymous. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Jupiter, diademed, bearded, draped, left; small palm in front, with the legend I O M CAPITOLINVS.

The reverse shows vesta, veiled, seated left on throne, holding patera in right hand and torch in left, with the legend VESTA P R QVIRITIVM.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver denarius was struck under anonymous authority during the Roman imperial period, specifically within the Civil Wars series catalogued under the Roman Empire (27 BC to AD 476). Originating from an uncertain mint, the issue forms part of the coinage produced without an imperial portrait or explicit reigning emperor during internal conflict.

The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin following its introduction during the Second Punic War around 211 BC until its eventual replacement under Gordian III. The reverse depicts a veiled Vesta seated on a throne holding a patera and torch, alongside the inscription "VESTA P R QVIRITIVM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Anonymous

Design

Obverse
Bust of Jupiter, diademed, bearded, draped, left; small palm in front
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, seated left on throne, holding patera in right hand and torch in left
Obverse legend
I O M CAPITOLINVS
Reverse legend
VESTA P R QVIRITIVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Civil Wars 125A
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
I O M CAPITOLINVS
Reverse legend to match
VESTA P R QVIRITIVM
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Civil Wars 125B

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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