As (L. Licinius Murena; ROMA MVRENA) (169 BC - 158 BC) front As (L. Licinius Murena; ROMA MVRENA) (169 BC - 158 BC) back
As (L. Licinius Murena; ROMA MVRENA) (169 BC - 158 BC) photo
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As L. Licinius Murena; ROMA MVRENA 169 BC - 158 BC

 
Bronze 28.26 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
169 BC - 158 BC
Value
As (0.1)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
28.26 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#394279
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Prow to right; above, MVRENA and before, mark of value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
M͡V͡RENA
I
ROMA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman consul, L. Licinius Murena, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other, which was a common design for Roman coins during this time period.