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Denarius Minucia: Quintus Minucius Rufus; RVF / Q•MINV ROMA 122 BC
122 BC year| Silver | 3.92 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 122 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, galloping right; cloak floating behind, each wearing pileus and holding horizontal lance, two stars above.
Part of the moneyer mark in field under horses.
ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Q•MINV
ROMA
Translation: Quintus Minucius
Comment
The gens Minucia was a Roman family, which flourished from the earliest days of the Republic until imperial times. The gens was apparently of patrician origin, but was better known by its plebeian branches. The first of the Minucii to hold the consulship was Marcus Minucius Augurinus in 497 BC. The nomen Minucius is frequently confounded with Minicius and Municius.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 a Roman warrior, likely a representation of the Roman god of war, Mars. The inclusion of this image symbolizes the importance of military power and victory in Roman culture during this time period.
