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Denarius Appuleia: Lucius Appuleius Saturninus; L•SATVRN 104 BC
104 BC year| Silver | 3.89 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 104 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saturn in quadriga, right, holding reins in left hand and harpa in right hand; below control-mark. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•SATVRN
Translation: Lucius Saturninus
Comment
The gens Appuleia, occasionally Apuleia, was a plebeian family, which flourished from the fifth century BC into imperial times. The first of the gens to achieve importance was Lucius Appuleius, tribune of the plebs in 391 BC.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which was minted in 104 BC during the Roman Republic, features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on its reverse side. This is notable because it was a rare instance of a Roman coin featuring a female deity, and it may have been a nod to the cultural and religious significance of Venus in Roman society at the time.
