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Denarius Aburia: Marcus Aburius Geminus; GEM / M•ABVRI ROMA 132 BC
132 BC year| Silver | 3.91 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 132 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Sol in quadriga galloping right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right hand.
Part of moneyer mark in field below horses with AB and VR ligatured.
ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M•ABVRI
ROMA
Translation: Marcus Aburius
Comment
The gens Aburia was a plebeian family at Rome during the latter centuries of the Republic, and the first century of the Empire. The first member of this gens to achieve prominence was Marcus Aburius, praetor peregrinus in 176 BC.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin is interesting because it features a rare image of a Roman consul, Marcus Aburius Geminus, on its obverse side. This is unusual because Roman coins typically featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures, rather than real people. The fact that this coin features a historical figure suggests that it may have been issued to commemorate a significant event or achievement during Geminus' consulship.
