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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Denarius L. Staius Murcus; MVRCVS·IMP 42 BC - 41 BC
| Silver | 3.95 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 42 BC - 41 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Male figure on right, holding sword in left hand and with right hand raising kneeling female figure on left; behind, trophy with sword and shield. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVRCVS·IMP
Comment
Mass varies: 3.32–4.38 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features the image of L. Staius Murcus, who was a moneyer, or a person responsible for minting coins, during the reign of Julius Caesar. The coin's design also includes the abbreviation "MVRCVS·IMP," which stands for "Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Imperator," indicating that Agrippa was a prominent military leader and close ally of Caesar. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features the image of a non-imperial person, highlighting the importance of moneyers in Roman society at the time.
