Denarius Aemilia: Manlius Æmilius Lepidus 114 BC - 113 BC
| Silver (.950) | 3.72 g | 18.81 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114 BC - 113 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 18.81 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#232559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Three arches, on which stands equestrian statue - horseman wears cuirass and wreath and holds spear in right hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAN AEMILIO
LEP
Comment
"In 66 BC, Manlius Aemilius Lipidus was consul. He is mentioned several times by Cicero, but was never of great political importance. In 65 BC, he was one of the witnesses against Caius Cornelius, whom Cicero defended.
During the Catilina conspiracy, he sided with Cicero. During the civil war against Pompey, he was rather passive. He retired to his villa in Formia to observe events. From the letters he exchanged with Cicero, we learn that he did not want to cross the sea with Pompey, preferring to side with Julius Caesar." (Wikipedia).
"For this type, Mr. Crawford noted an estimate of 283 right corners and 354 reverse corners." (CGB).
"The triple arch has been interpreted as representing either an aqueduct, presumably that of Aqua Marcia, or a triumphal arch erected in honor of an ancestor." D. Sear, Roman coins and their values, p.104, n°168 (note)
This type is often found incus (1).
Minting dates are, of course, estimates (c. = circa = approximately).
Countermarks are sometimes found. (2)
Please note that the reference given by Seaby (3) in his book RSC is not very clear, but is indeed BMC/RR, Volume 2, n°590.
Different value marks exist; H.A. Grueber lists 2:
BMC/RR# 590 (Fiche Numista) :
BMC/RR# 591 :
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(1) : 7 copies out of 45, i.e. around 16%(http://numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-291.1)
(2) : https://www.cgb.fr/aemilia-denier-ttb,v21_2068,a.html
(3) : Roman Silver Coins, Volume 1, p.10, Aemilia 7, nota
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 Manlius Aemilius Lepidus, who was a Roman consul and military leader. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and influence of the Roman Republic, and it was used as a form of currency throughout the Roman territories. It's interesting to note that the Denarius coin was made of silver, which was a valuable resource at the time. The coin's weight of 3.72 grams was also significant, as it was a standard weight for coins during that period. Overall, the Denarius coin was an important part of the Roman economy and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (114 BC - 113 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Aemilia: Manlius Æmilius Lepidus) (114 BC - 113 BC) coin.
