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Aureus Manlia: Aulus Manlius; A·MAN LI·A·F·Q / L·SVLL·FE LI·DIC 80 BC
80 BC year| Gold | 10.75 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 80 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 10.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Equestrian statue of Sulla left, wearing laurel-wreath and sagum, raising right hand and holding reins in left hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L·SVLL·FE LI·DIC
Unabridged legend: Lucius Sulla Felix Dictator
Translation: The dictator Lucius Sylla Felix
Comment
The only issue naming Sulla as dictator.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, which depicts a scene of a Roman soldier holding a shield and spear, with a fallen enemy at his feet. This design was meant to commemorate the military victories of the Roman Republic and promote the image of Roman power and dominance.
