Roman Coins Flashcards

1
Q

The denominations (6)

A

Sestertius - B
Dupondius - B
Denarius - S
As - C
Aureus - G
Semis - B
Quadrans - C

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2
Q

What is obverse and reverse

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The front and back of coin

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3
Q

Legend

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Text on the rim

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4
Q

The field

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Area in the middle of face of coin

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5
Q

Laureate

A

Individual wearing the laurel crown

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6
Q

Radiate

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Individual wearing the radical crown - dupondius

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7
Q

Cuirassed

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Individual wearing cuirass

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8
Q

Diadem (2)

A

Seen in later coins
Individual wearing a pear diadem

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9
Q

IMP (2)

A

Augustus
Senior emperor

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10
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C, CAE, CAEs (2)

A

Caesar
Senior/junior emperors

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11
Q

AVG (2)

A

Augustus
Senior emperor

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12
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COS (2)

A

consul
How many times emperor been elected as consul

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13
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TR P (2)

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Tribunica Potestas
Republican title

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14
Q

PM or PONT MAX (2)

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pontifex Maximus
High priest

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15
Q

Cens (2)

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Censor
Oversaw census and morals

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16
Q

GERM (2)

A

Germanicus
Conqueror of Germania

17
Q

Parth (2)

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Parthicus
Conqueror of Parthia

18
Q

Dac (2)

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Dacicus
Conqueror of Dacia

19
Q

BRIT (2)

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Britannicus
Conqueror of Britannia