AR denarius, 90 BC, C. Vibius C.F. Pansa

   

The gens Vibia gained prominence during the later years of the republic when C. Vibius Pansa, a younger relative of the moneyer, obtained the consulship in 43 BC. Coinage of the moneyer frequently display Apollo and Minerva as family types of the Vibii. The date of issue, 90 BC, coincides with the passing of the Lex Iulia which gave full Roman status to Rome's Italian allies during the Social war.

Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, control-mark below chin, border of dots.
Rev. Minerva in quadriga, holding spear and reins, trophy in right hand, C. VIBIVS. C. F. in exergue.



MONEYERS:
Anonymous Saufeius Saranus Antestius Domitius Calvinus Laeca Sergius Silus Fabius Hadrianus Fundanius Titurius Sabinus Cato Lentulus Censorinus Fannius & Critonius Licinius Macer Limetanus Annius Luscus & Fabius Hispaniensis Poblicius Balbus Volteius Postumius



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