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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius Curtia: Quintus Curtius; Q•CVRT / M•SILA 116 BC - 115 BC
| Silver (.950) | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 116 BC - 115 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#43200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Jupiter in quadriga galloping right, holding sceptre in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; lituus above.
Moneyer mark in field under horses with LA in monogram.
ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M•SILA
ROMA
Translation: Marcus [Junius] Silanus
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin bears two moneyer marks from two different gens. RSC lists this coin under the gens Curtia.The gens Curtia was a family known only by its name agreeing with that of the Roman knight who, for his country's sake, precipitated himself into a gulf in the Forum.
The gens Junia was one of the most celebrated families at Rome. The gens may originally have been patrician. The family was already prominent in the last days of the Roman monarchy.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was issued during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features an image of a Roman warrior, likely representing the Roman army's victory over the Carthaginian general Hannibal in the Second Punic War. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Republic, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (116 BC - 115 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Curtia: Quintus Curtius; Q•CVRT / M•SILA) (116 BC - 115 BC) coin.
