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Denarius Minucia: Tiberius Minucius Augurinus; TI MINVCI C AVGVRINI ROMA 134 BC
134 BC year| Silver | 3.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 134 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spiral column; standing on column, statue holding staff in right hand; on left, togate figure holding loaves with left foot on modius; on right, togate figure holding lituus in right hand.
Moneyer mark in two parts in left and right fields.
ROMA above, divided by the column.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TI MINVCI C AVGVRINI
ROMA
Translation: Tiberius Minucius C. f. Augurinus
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which was a common design element on Roman coins during this time period. The image of Roma was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state, and it was often paired with images of other gods and goddesses, as well as with depictions of the Roman emperors themselves. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman Republican coinage, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political values of ancient Rome.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-134) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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