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Denarius Lucretia: Lucius Lucretius Trio; L•LVCRETI TRIO 76 BC
76 BC year| Silver | 3.78 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Winged boy riding on back of dolphin speeding right, holding reins with both hands.
Moneyer mark in exergue in two lines.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•LVCRETI
TRIO
Translation: Lucius Lucretius Trio
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Lucretia was a prominent family of the Roman Republic; originally patrician, the gens later included a number of plebeian families. The Lucretii were one of the most ancient gentes, and the wife of Numa Pompilius, the second King of Rome, was named Lucretia. The first of the Lucretii to obtain the consulship was Spurius Lucretius Tricipitinus in 509 BC, the first year of the Republic.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Lucretia, also known as the "Lucretia Denarius," is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic coins of ancient Rome. It was minted in 76 BC and features a portrait of Lucretia, a legendary Roman noblewoman known for her beauty and virtue, on one side, and a depiction of a tripod and a snake on the other. The coin was minted during the Roman Republic and is made of silver, weighing 3.78 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
