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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius Maiania: Caius Maianius; C·MAIANI ROMA 153 BC
153 BC year| Silver | 3.44 g | 16.9 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 153 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 16.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#327262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Victoria in biga right, holding reins with left hand and whip with right hand; moneyer's name below horses with MA and AN ligate; inscription in exergue.
Line border or of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C MAIANI
ROMA
Unabridged legend: Caius Maianius
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which was minted in 153 BC during the Roman Republic, features an image of the goddess Maia on the obverse (front side), which is where the coin's name "Maiania" comes from. Maia was a Roman goddess associated with fertility and growth, and her depiction on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Republic at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-153) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Maiania: Caius Maianius; C·MAIANI ROMA) (153 BC) coin.
