© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius Julia: Lucius Julius; L. IVLI / ROMA 141 BC
141 BC year| Silver | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 141 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dioscuri on horseback riding right; moneyer's name below; inscription in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L · IVLI
ROMA
Unabridged legend:
Lucius Julius
Roma
Comment
Although contemporary and bearing the same name, this moneyer should not be confused with the other Lucius Julius from the Iulii Caesaris branch; he would come from a separate branch of the gens Julia.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used to pay the soldiers of the Roman Republic, and it was also used as a means of propaganda, with the images and inscriptions on the coin promoting the Roman state and its values.
