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Denarius Minucia: Quintus Minucius Thermus; Q•THERM•MF 103 BC
103 BC year| Silver | 3.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 103 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Roman soldier advancing right, protecting a fallen comrade with shield in left hand, an uplifted sword in right hand, fighting a barbarian warrior advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing sword with right hand.
Moneyer mark in exergue with THE and MF ligatured.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q•THERM•MF
Translation: Quintus [Minucius] Thermus
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 , which was minted in 103 BC during the Roman Republic, features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on its reverse side. Libertas was a symbol of freedom and was often depicted on Roman coins as a way of representing the idea of liberty and the principles of the Roman Republic. This image of Libertas on the Denarius coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the importance of freedom and democracy in Roman culture during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-103) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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