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Denarius Acilia: Manius Acilius; M•ACILIVS•M•F• / ROMA 130 BC
130 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.93 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 130 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules in quadriga marching right, holding reins and trophy in left hand and club in right hand.
ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Comment
The gens Acilia was a plebeian Roman family which flourished from the middle of the third century BC until at least the fifth century. The first member of the gens to achieve prominence was Gaius Acilius Glabrio, who was quaestor in 203 and tribune of the plebs in 197 BC.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features the image of Manius Acilius, a Roman consul and military leader, on one side, and the abbreviation "ROMA" on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant change from earlier Roman coins, which were made of bronze or copper. The introduction of silver coins like the Denarius helped to establish Rome as a major economic power in the Mediterranean region.
