© MG
© MG
As Opimia; OPEI ROMA 169 BC - 158 BC
| Bronze | 18.3 g | 31.4 mm |
| 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 | 18.3 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Prow of galley, right; OPEI above, I in right field, ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OPEI
I
ROMA
Translation: Opeimia
Comment
The gens Opeimia as written on coins, otherwise Opimia, was a plebian family, distinguished by several consulships, especially that of Lucius Opimius.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman consul, Opimius, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and social change in Rome, as the Republic was transitioning from a system of patrician rule to a more democratic system. The coin's design reflects this shift, as it features the image of a powerful consul on one side, and the symbol of the city of Rome on the other. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex political and social dynamics of ancient Rome during this time period.
