© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius Gryphon; ROMA 169 BC - 158 BC
| Silver | 3.67 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 158 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#390103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Dioscuri galloping right; below, gryphon and ROMA in partial tablet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Interesting fact
The Denarius (Gryphon; ROMA) coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically between 169 BC and 158 BC. It features an image of a gryphon, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, on one side, and the abbreviation "ROMA" on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.67 grams. Interestingly, the gryphon was a symbol of the Roman Republic's military prowess and power, and its inclusion on the coin may have been meant to convey the idea that the Roman Republic was a dominant force in the ancient world. Additionally, the use of the Latin abbreviation "ROMA" on the coin highlights the importance of Latin as the language of the Roman Empire and its influence on the culture and administration of the time.
