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Denarius Marcia: Lucius Marcius Philippus; ANCVS / PHILIPPVS AQVA MAR 56 BC
56 BC year| Silver | 4.07 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 56 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The Aqua Marcia (aqueduct) as an arcade of five arches, surmounted by an equestrian statue right; below horse, flower; within arches, inscription with MAR in monogram.
Moneyer mark downwards in left field.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PHILIPPVS
AQVA MAR
Translation: Aqua Marcia
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Marcia was a family originally patrician, but afterwards plebeian.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Lucius Marcius Philippus, is notable for its unique design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Marcia, the wife of Philippus, while the reverse side shows Philippus himself, along with the name "ANCVS" (ancestor) and "PHILIPPVS AQVA MAR" (Philippus, son of Marcus). This design is unusual because it features a woman on the obverse side, which was not common on Roman coins at the time. Additionally, the use of the name "ANCVS" suggests that Philippus was proud of his ancestry and wanted to emphasize his connection to his family's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-56) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Marcia: Lucius Marcius Philippus; ANCVS / PHILIPPVS AQVA MAR) (56 BC) coin.
