


© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As L. Licinius Murena; ROMA MVRENA 169 BC - 158 BC
Bronze | 28.26 g | 32 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
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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 |
Numista | N#394279 |
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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.