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Denarius Marcia: Lucius Marcius Philippus; Φ ROMA / L•PHILIPPVS 113 BC - 112 BC
| Silver | 3.68 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 113 BC - 112 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.68 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Equestrian statue right; horseman carrying laurel-branch, flower below horse.
Moneyer mark inscribed on tablet; LP ligatured.
Denomination mark XVI in monogram (Ӿ) below tablet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•PHILIPPVS
Translation: Lucius [Marcius] Philippus
Comment
The gens Marcia was a family originally patrician, but afterwards plebeian.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features the image of Lucius Marcius Philippus, who was a Roman consul and military leader. The coin's design also includes the abbreviation "Φ ROMA," which stands for "Philippus Romanus," indicating that it was minted in Rome. It's interesting to note that the Denarius was a widely used coin throughout the Roman Republic and Empire, and it remained in circulation for centuries. Many ancient Roman coins, including the Denarius, have been found in archaeological excavations and are now prized by collectors and historians.
