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Denarius Caecilia: Lucius Caecilius Metellus; C•MALL 95 BC - 92 BC
| Silver | 3.81 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 92 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Naked warrior standing left, holding spear in right hand and placing right foot on cuirass; on left, trophy; on right, prow; above prow, inscription. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•MALL
Translation: Gaius Poblicius Malleolus
Comment
The gens Caecilia was a plebeian family at Rome. Members of this gens are mentioned in history as early as the fifth century BC, but the first of the Caecilii who obtained the consulship was Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter, in 284 BC.
Mass varies: 2.59–4.03 g;
Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
