One of the joys of CoinTalk for a new collector is being introduced to new types and reading the great write ups that our members produce - it really is amazing. Many times these great write ups have instantly added a coin to my "want list".. this list is long and ever changing. However a coin depicting Anna Perenna has been ever present. Here is my new coin.. it has lovely toning and I really like the bankers marks that add some nice character (I do love to see evidence of circulation). C. Annius T.f T.n and L. Fabius L.f Hispaniensis (moneyers) 82-81 BC mint in north Italy or Spain, 19mm, 3.89g OBV: Diademed, draped bust of Anna Perenna r, caduceus behind, scales before, plow below. C ANNI TF TN PRO COS EX REV: Victory with palm frond, driving galloping quadriga r. Q above, L FABI LF HISP in ex. There is so much that has interested me in this coin. The plow (well I think it is a plow?) on the obverse is a control mark - and I have read that there are over 15 different symbols that are used for this issue... from other farm implements, to weapon and animals.. I do not have RIC to confirm the number or the exact descriptions. Next is the extremely interesting mythology behind Anna Perenna - this thread by our own @Jochen1 really hooked me and is well worth a read: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/anna-perenna.346731/ More here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330485397_Ovid's_Anna_Perenna_and_the_Coin_of_Gaius_Annius Also the history behind the issue - something we all enjoy: C. Annius while still holding the position of Moneyer in Rome, was directed by Sulla to take up a proconsular assignment in Spain... he took this opportunity to mint this issue. The issues were all struck in 82-81 BC.. all under supervision of the two quaestors who also accompanied him to Spain - Lucius Fabius and Gaius Tarquitius, and their names appear on the reverse of their respective coins. C. Annius, upon his arrival in Spain then had to deal with the former governor Q. Sertorius .. a supporter of Marius - who was not to be dislodged from Spain without a fight. And fight he did... thus began the Sertorian Wars. More reading: .. https://www.academia.edu/36654648/The_Coinage_of_C._Annius_Luscus Well if you're still with me.. please post anything you like (I know there a quite a few members that own this issue..)
Beautiful - thank you for posting!! Do you know the reference for mine in Crawford? I do not own that reference.
Sure, it's 366/1a. A plow (well, a plough in Crawford) is indeed one of the symbols he lists, but I think your symbol is a sword in scabbard.
Lovely example, @Clavdivs! Here's the one I bought for my dad 5 years ago for his birthday. I believe it has a plough as the obverse control. ROMAN REPUBLIC AR Denarius. 3.82g, 18.8mm. Northern Italian or Spanish mint, 82-81 BC. C. Annius T.f. T.n and L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis, moneyers. Crawford 366/1b; Sydenham 748a; RSC Annia 2. O: C.ANNI.T.F.T.N.PRO.COS.EX.S.C, draped bust of Anna Perenna right, wearing stephane; winged caduceus to left, scales to right, plough below neck. R: L.FABI.L.F.HISP, Victory driving quadriga right, holding palm and reins; Q and dot above horses.
Interesting.. the dot is seen on all examples posted so far on this thread. @zumbly 's attribution mentions the "q and dot above horses".. Do we know what the "q" (if it's a Q) references?
Congrats @Clavdivs ! I really like your Denarius! Just the right wear, and the marks are great. Traveled well, and been far, seeing the Roman World. Very nice. RR Annius Luscus Hispaniensis 82-81 BCE AR Den Fem scales caduceus Quadriga Q (Questor), Sertorius S 289 Cr 366-1
C. Annius T.f. T.n and L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis. (82 - 81 B.C.) AR Denarius O: C ANNI T F T N PRO COS EX S C, Draped bust of Anna Perenna right, wearing stephane; S • below neck; all within bead and reel border. R: L·FABI·L·F·HISP Victory driving galloping quadriga right, holding palm frond and reins; Q above horses. 20mm 3.6g Crawford 366/2a; Sydenham 748c; Annia 3
@zumbly 's attribution says "Q and dot above horses." We know it's not a dot.. it's something. Perhaps it's not a Q either? It does look a little odd: Maybe it's a Roman sling and bullet??
Most folks think it is Questor issue. The Dot, it well is a mystery to me. It means... He is back... RR AR Quinarius 16mm 1.77g P Sabinus Rome 99 BCE Jupiter r E 3 pellets - P SABINE Q in ex Victory trophy E 3 pellets Cr 331-1
Great coin, I like the bankers mark also. I also like the scale on your coin. I have a few with scales. This one is a brockage.
Great new coin! Good thing my fouree doesn’t have any bankers mark or the forger would’ve been busted! I wonder what caused the layer of silver to erode like this? C. Annius T. F. T. N. and L. Fabius L. F. Hisoaniensis 82-81 BC. Mint in northern Italy or SpainDenarius AR17mm., 3,61g. C ANNI T F T N PRO COS EX S C, draped bust of Anna Perenna right, wearing stephane Former Savoca