Denarius (Fabia: Q. Fabius Maximus; ROMA X Q•MAX) (127 BC) front Denarius (Fabia: Q. Fabius Maximus; ROMA X Q•MAX) (127 BC) back
Denarius (Fabia: Q. Fabius Maximus; ROMA X Q•MAX) (127 BC) photo
© British Museum

Denarius Fabia: Q. Fabius Maximus; ROMA X Q•MAX 127 BC

127 BC year
Silver 3.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
127 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#198258
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Cornucopia superimposed on thunderbolt; around, wreath composed of ear of barley, ear of wheat and assorted fruits.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Q. Fabius Maximus, a prominent Roman statesman and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Roma standing on a pile of weapons, symbolizing the power and authority of the Roman Republic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (-127)  - - - - - -

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