Rome - The Republic
| Moneyer: | A. Postumius A.f. S..n. Albinus |
| Held Office: | 81 BC |
| Denomination: | AR Denarius (serrated) |
| Obverse: | Veiled head of Hispania right, her hair dishevelled, "HISPAN" behind her. |
| Reverse: | Togate figure standing left, extending right hand towards legionary eagle before him, fasces with axe behind. "A POST A F SN ALBIN" (AL in monogram) |
| Reference: | RCVM 297, RSC Postumia 8 |
| Weight: | 3.7 gms |
| Diameter: | 19 mm |
| Comment: | The serrated edges of this type of Denarius were supposed to deter forgers, who made their counterfeits by soldering silver sheet onto a base metal flan. |
A. Postumius A.f. S..n. AlbinusThis coin may relate to th praetorship of L. Postumius Albinus over Spain and his successful expeditions against the Vaccaei and Lusitani, and the levying of troops for this campaign. |
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