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Denarius Memmia: Gaius Memmius; C•MEMMI•C•F / C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR 56 BC
56 BC year| Silver | 3.74 g | 20 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 | 3.74 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Trophy above a naked captive, hands tied behind back, kneeling to right.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR
Unabridged legend: Gaius Memmius Imperator
Translation: Emperor Gaius Memmius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Memmia was a plebeian family at Rome. The first member of the gens to achieve prominence was Gaius Memmius Gallus, praetor in 173 BC. From the period of the Jugurthine War to the age of Augustus they contributed numerous tribunes to the Republic.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Gaius Memmius, a Roman politician and general, on one side, and an image of Imperator Caesar, likely Julius Caesar, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, just a few years before the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The coin's design and the individuals depicted on it reflect the political tensions and power struggles of the time.
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 (Memmia: Gaius Memmius; C•MEMMI•C•F / C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR) (56 BC) coin.
