© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Æ28 Q OPPIVS PR 88 BC
88 BC year| Brass | 10.92 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain City of Northern Italy (Roman province of Italy) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 BC |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 10.92 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#432531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory facing, holding wreath and palm branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q OPPIVS PR
Unabridged legend: Quintus Oppius praetor.
Comment
Magistrate of Quintus Oppius (praetor) .
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin Æ28 (Q OPPIVS PR) (88 BC) from Uncertain City of Northern Italy (Roman province of Italy) made of Brass weighing 10.92 g, features an image of a Roman warship on its reverse side. This image is significant because it represents the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to project power across the Mediterranean Sea. The inclusion of this image on a coin from a Roman province in Italy highlights the importance of the Roman navy in maintaining control over the empire's vast territories.
