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Denarius Manlia: Lucius Manlius Torquatus; SIBYLLA / L•TORQVAT III•VIR 65 BC
65 BC year| Silver | 3.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 65 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod surmounted by an amphora between two stars; all within ornamented torque.
Moneyer mark downards in left field and upwards in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•TORQVAT
III•VIR
Translation:
Lucius Torquatus Triumvir
(Lucius [Manlius] Torquatus, [Monetary] Triumvirate)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Manlia was one of the oldest and noblest patrician houses at Rome, from the earliest days of the Republic until imperial times. The first of the gens to obtain the consulship was Gnaeus Manlius Cincinnatus in 480 BC. The family was probably numbered amongst the gentes maiores, the most important of the patrician families.Sometimes obverse written SIBVLLA instead.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of the Roman goddess Sibylla on one side, and Lucius Manlius Torquatus on the other. According to Roman mythology, Sibylla was a prophetess who was consulted by the ancient Romans on matters of great importance. The image of Sibylla on this coin may have been included to signify the importance of prophecy and divination in Roman culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-65) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Manlia: Lucius Manlius Torquatus; SIBYLLA / L•TORQVAT III•VIR) (65 BC) coin.
