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Denarius Fabia: Quintus Fabius Labeo; LABEO ROMA / Q•FABI 124 BC
124 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.32 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 124 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66098 |
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| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Jupiter in quadriga galloping right, holding sceptre and reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; rostrum below horses.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q•FABI
Translation: Quintus Fabius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Fabia was one of the most ancient patrician families at Rome, playing a prominent part in history soon after the establishment of the Republic. Three brothers are said to have been invested with seven successive consulships, from 485 to 479 BC. The house derived its greatest lustre from the patriotic courage and tragic fate of the 306 Fabii in the Battle of the Cremera in 477 BC. The Fabii were not distinguished as warriors only; several members of the gens were also important in the history of Roman literature and the arts.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Quintus Fabius Labeo, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Rome, as the Republic was transitioning from a traditional agrarian society to a more urbanized and cosmopolitan empire. The coin's design reflects this shift, with the image of Roma representing the city's growing influence and power.
