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Denarius Flaminia: Lucius Flaminius Cilo; ROMA / L•FLAMINI CILO 109 BC - 108 BC
| Silver | 3.67 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 109 BC - 108 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#37595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Winged Victory in biga galloping right, holding reins in left hand and brandishing a wreath with right hand.
Moneyer mark in field below horses and in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•FLAMINI
CILO
Translation: Lucius Flaminius Cilo
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Flaminia was a plebeian family.Cilo and Chilo are both accepted as surname.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Lucius Flaminius Cilo, a Roman consul and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by the legend "ROMA" and the coin's mintage year. This design was unique to the Denarius coinage during the Roman Republic and highlights the importance of Flaminius Cilo during his time.
