Lucius Scribonius Libo, Denarius

Artist/Culture Roman

Date62 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions0.2 mm (13/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

Object number2001.195

DescriptionRepublican; obv: Head of diademed Bonus Eventus to right, To left, 'LIBO'; to right, 'BON.EVENT'

rev: Well-head decorated with festoon between two lyres, a hammer (referring to Vulcan) below; In exergue, 'SCRIBON', Border of dots; Reverse image is partially off flan; Note: The Puteal Scribonianum was an altar set up on a spot in the Forum where a thunderbolt had struck.

ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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