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(1)
M. Cipius M.f.
Obverse: head of Roma right wearing winged helmet M·CIPI·M·F X
Reverse: Victory in biga right holding palm branch and reins; rudder below ROMA
Diameter:
16 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.9 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.9 g
No notes for this coin
Crawford 289/1, SRCV I 166, RSC I Cipia 1, Sydenham 546
(2)
M. Cipius M.f.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, wearing single drop earring and pendant necklace; X (mark of value) to left, M • CIPI • M • F upward to right.
Reverse: Victory driving galloping biga right, holding reins and palm frond; rudder below horses; ROMA in exergue.
Diameter:
18 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.88 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.88 g
"This moneyer has been identified with a certain Cipius, who gave rise to the proverb ‘Non omnibus dormio’, and who was called “the snorer” because he pretended to be asleep in order to facilitate his wife’s acts of adultery."
Crawford 289/1