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TitleDenarius - Sydenham 595 - Crawford 336/1b
Mint Date92 B.C.E.
MoneyerGaius Allius Bala
DenominationDenarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions17 mm
Weight3.21 grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 595; Crawford 336/1b
Sydenham PeriodPeriod V - c. 119-91 B.C.E.
DescriptionSydenham questions whether the female head on the obverse is Diana. Badian also questions whether the female on the obverse is Diana, and whether she holds a torch, a scepter or a quiver on the reverse. Crawford says the moneyer is Gaius Allius Bala.
Type-ObverseFemale head to right, wearing diadem; behind, BALA downwards; before, P; border of dots
Type-ReverseDiana in biga of stags to right, holding sceptre and reins in left hand and torch in right hand, with quiver over shoulder; below, grasshopper, in exergue, C•ALLI,variable symbol; laurel-wreath border
Legend-ObverseBALA
Legend-ReverseC•ALLI
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 BAD0584; Box Number 33
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