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Cr 449/2 C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus
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48 b.c.e.. Rome mint.
o: Head of young Bacchus (or Liber) right, wearing ivy-wreath; PA[NSA] downward to left
r: Ceres advancing right, holding a torch in each hand; plow to right; C • VIBIVS • C • F • C • N downward around left
HCRI 21; Vibia 16.
17.5mm, 4.06 gm, 6h
Ah, Pansa. Issuing as a Caesarian moneyer, this relatively hopeful type did not accurately predict Pansa's future retirement to the joys of Bacchus, or even to see many future coming Springs when Ceres returns from the underworld. Pansa was perhaps the unhappiest man in Rome in the year following Caesar’s murder.
As consul in 43, nominally one of the two most important men in the Roman state, he was caught between the factions in Italy and seemingly tried to bring about a reconciliation. Antonius and Octavian would have none of it, and, with Cicero carping at the consuls to do something, Pansa headed out to reinforce Hirtius at Mutina. His raw recruits fell apart when Antonius jumped them; Pansa was mortally wounded, or at least that is what was said after he died unexpectedly -- miraculous to report, Octavian was on hand to pick up the reins.
Pansa’s similar reverse types have two snakes pulling Ceres in what is usually described as a “chariot” but proportioned more like a child’s toy wagon.
This specimen is quite nice, and even better in hand, with wonderful tone. I'd prefer to have the full name on the obverse, of course.
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![Cr 449/2 C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus
48 b.c.e.. Rome mint.
o: Head of young Bacchus (or Liber) right, wearing ivy-wreath; PA[NSA] downward to left
r: Ceres advancing right, holding a torch in each hand; plow to right; C • VIBIVS • C • F • C • N downward around left
HCRI 21; Vibia 16.
17.5mm, 4.06 gm, 6h
Ah, Pansa. Issuing as a Caesarian moneyer, this relatively hopeful type did not accurately predict Pansa's future retirement to the joys of Bacchus, or even to see many future coming Springs when Ceres returns from the underworld. Pansa was perhaps the unhappiest man in Rome in the year following Caesar’s murder.
As consul in 43, nominally one of the two most important men in the Roman state, he was caught between the factions in Italy and seemingly tried to bring about a reconciliation. Antonius and Octavian would have none of it, and, with Cicero carping at the consuls to do something, Pansa headed out to reinforce Hirtius at Mutina. His raw recruits fell apart when Antonius jumped them; Pansa was mortally wounded, or at least that is what was said after he died unexpectedly -- miraculous to report, Octavian was on hand to pick up the reins.
Pansa’s similar reverse types have two snakes pulling Ceres in what is usually described as a “chariot” but proportioned more like a child’s toy wagon.
This specimen is quite nice, and even better in hand, with wonderful tone. I'd prefer to have the full name on the obverse, of course.](albums/userpics/31877/673PACNG900.jpg "Cr 449/2 C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus
48 b.c.e.. Rome mint.
o: Head of young Bacchus (or Liber) right, wearing ivy-wreath; PA[NSA] downward to left
r: Ceres advancing right, holding a torch in each hand; plow to right; C • VIBIVS • C • F • C • N downward around left
HCRI 21; Vibia 16.
17.5mm, 4.06 gm, 6h
Ah, Pansa. Issuing as a Caesarian moneyer, this relatively hopeful type did not accurately predict Pansa's future retirement to the joys of Bacchus, or even to see many future coming Springs when Ceres returns from the underworld. Pansa was perhaps the unhappiest man in Rome in the year following Caesar’s murder.
As consul in 43, nominally one of the two most important men in the Roman state, he was caught between the factions in Italy and seemingly tried to bring about a reconciliation. Antonius and Octavian would have none of it, and, with Cicero carping at the consuls to do something, Pansa headed out to reinforce Hirtius at Mutina. His raw recruits fell apart when Antonius jumped them; Pansa was mortally wounded, or at least that is what was said after he died unexpectedly -- miraculous to report, Octavian was on hand to pick up the reins.
Pansa’s similar reverse types have two snakes pulling Ceres in what is usually described as a “chariot” but proportioned more like a child’s toy wagon.
This specimen is quite nice, and even better in hand, with wonderful tone. I'd prefer to have the full name on the obverse, of course.")
