© CGB
© CGB
Denarius Aburii: Caius Aburius Geminus, GEM / M•ABVRI ROMA 134 BC
134 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.90 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 134 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.90 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#225475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars in quadriga, right, holding spear, shield and reins in left hand and trophy in right hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C•ABVRI
ROMA
Comment
Crawford's estimate for this type is 47 right-hand corners and 59 reverse corners.This denarius is in fact rarer than the reference books suggest.
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The Aburii were members of a plebeian family in Rome during the last centuries of the Republic and the first century of the Empire. The first member of the family to be recognized was Marcus Aburius, a peregrine praetor in 176 BC.
This denarius was minted in 132 BC, with a value of 16 as. The GEM legend for Geminus refers to Caius Aburius and Marcus Aburius as twin brothers. Caius' coinage depicts Mars, while Marcus' depicts Sol in his quadriga. Marcus Aburius is also associated with P. Maenius Antiaticus in 132 BC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Caius Aburius Geminus on one side and a depiction of Roma on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians, providing a glimpse into the economic and political climate of ancient Rome during the Roman Republic.
