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Denarius Furia: Lucius Furius Brocchus; III VIR BROCCHI / L•FVRI CN•F 63 BC
63 BC year| Silver | 3.92 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 63 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Curule chair between two fasces with axes; above, part of moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•FVRI
CN•F
Translation:
Lucius Furius Gnaeus Filius
(Lucius Furius, son of Gnaeus)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Furia, originally Fusia, was one of the most ancient and noble patrician houses in Rome. Its members held the highest offices of the State during the period of the Roman Republic. The first of the Furii to attain the consulship was Sextus Furius Medullinus in 488 BC.
