Indiana University Indiana University IU

Browse the collection

Coin: Denarius Serratus with Head of Diana (obv.) and Sacrifice Scene (rev)

Culture Roman
Issuing Authority Roman Republic, A. Postumius Albinus
Title Coin: Denarius Serratus with Head of Diana (obv.) and Sacrifice Scene (rev)
Date Ca. 81 BCE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Weight: 0.13 oz. (3.8 g)
Axis: 9:00
Credit Line Gift of Herbert Muller, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 66.42.88

Share this artwork!

About this Work

Description:
Obverse: Head of Diana right with bow and quiver; bucranium above.
Reverse: A bull, at right, sacrificed by a priest (left) over an altar on a rocky outcropping. Inscription around the scene.
A metal ring has been added to the coin so that it can could be used as a pendant and edge has been serrated.

Inscription:
Reverse: A POST A F S N ALBIN


Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.

Viewing Information
This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request.

 

Request this Image
The Eskenazi Museum of Art provides images of its collection, free of charge, upon request. This artwork is under copyright protection. You can request the image and it will be emailed to you when the request is complete.

Cite this Page
"Coin: Denarius Serratus with Head of Diana (obv.) and Sacrifice Scene (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=66.42.88