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Denarius Neria: Gnaeus Nerius; NERI•Q•VRB / L•LENT C•MARC COS 49 BC
49 BC year| Silver | 3.96 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 49 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.96 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legionary eagle; on left, standard of maniple of hastati and inscription; on right, standard of maniple of principes and inscription; on either side and below, inscriptions with NT and MA ligatured.
Radiate border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•LENT
H P
C•MARC COS
Unabridged legend:
Lucius Lentulus
Hitati Principes
Gaius Marcellus Consul
Translation:
Lucius [Cornelius] Lentulus [Crus]
The Consul Gaius [Claudius] Marcellus
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Neria was a plebeian family.The maniples are subgroups of the Roman legion including the hastati, young men well-trained forming the first battle line, and the principes, experienced soldiers initially forming the first battle line but who were transferred as second battle line behind the hastati while the military strategy of the legion evolved.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Gnaeus Nerius, also known as Gnaeus Nerius Nigidius, who was a Roman politician and military leader. He was a member of the First Triumvirate, along with Julius Caesar and Pompey, and served as Consul in 49 BC, the year this coin was minted. The coin's design, which includes Nerius' name and title, reflects his prominent status in Roman society at the time.
