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Denarius Maenia: Publius Maenius Antias; P•MAE ANT ROMA 132 BC
132 BC year| Silver | 3.89 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 132 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Victory in quadriga galloping right, holding reins and palm-branch in left hand and wreath in right hand.
Moneyer mark in field below horses with MAE and ANT in monograms.
ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P•MAE ANT
ROMA
Translation: Publius Maenius Antias
Comment
The gens Maenia was a plebeian family at ancient Rome first mentioned soon after the establishment of the Republic; and occurring in history down to the second century BC. Several of them held the position of tribune of the plebs. The most illustrious of the family was Gaius Maenius, consul in 338 BC, and dictator in both 320 and 314.Sometimes Antiaticus instead of Antias.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was issued during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features the image of Publius Maenius Antias, who was a Roman consul in 132 BC. The coin's design also includes the abbreviation "P•MAE ANT ROMA," which stands for "Publius Maenius Antias, Roman Consul." This coin is an example of how the Roman Republic used currency to promote their leaders and their achievements.
