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TitleAs - Sydenham 297 - Crawford 183/1
Mint Date169 B.C.E.-158 B.C.E.
MoneyerAnonymous (wolf and twins)
DenominationAs
MaterialBronze
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions32 mm
Weight23.3 g
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 297; Crawford 183/1
Sydenham PeriodPeriod III - c. 187-155 B.C.E.
DescriptionCrawford refers to an "|" (as mark) on the obverse and reverse of the coin. Sydenham only identifies the obverse as "Normal types" and does not identify the "|" (as mark) on the reverse.
Type-ObverseLaureate head of Janus; above, value mark (|)
Type-ReverseProw to right; above, she-wolf suckling twins; before, value mark (|); below, ROMA
Legend-ReverseROMA
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections
Condition Evaluation NoteReverse: Typical iconography for this coin is worn off, e.g. | (as mark).
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 BAD0261; Box Number 15
Statistical Profile