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Another Publius Satrienus Denarius - Insights into the Roman Mint
Though I was recently lucky enough to add an excellent example of Publius Satrienus’ famous she-wolf denarius minted around 77 BC (see...
Oct 17, 20213 min read
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Publius Satrienus and the She-Wolf Mother of Rome
"..a thirsty she-wolf coming down from the surrounding hills, attracted by the crying of the children, came to Romulus and Remus, gave...
Jul 26, 20216 min read
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Numismatic Odyssey: the reunion of Odysseus with his faithful dog Argos
I was recently lucky enough to add to my collection this beautiful Republican denarius serratus minted in 82 BC by the moneyer Gaius...
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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“The Rape of the Sabine Women” – A Founding Myth of Rome on my Latest Roman Denarius
My latest Roman coin acquisition offers a spectacular look at one of the most famous foundational myths of Rome: the Rape of the Sabine...
Mar 29, 20206 min read
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