Denarius (Opimia: Lucius Opimius; L•OPEIMI ROMA) (131 BC) front Denarius (Opimia: Lucius Opimius; L•OPEIMI ROMA) (131 BC) back
Denarius (Opimia: Lucius Opimius; L•OPEIMI ROMA) (131 BC) photo
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Denarius Opimia: Lucius Opimius; L•OPEIMI ROMA 131 BC

131 BC year
Silver 3.93 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
131 BC
Value
Denarius (1)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.93 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#67086
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Victory in quadriga galloping right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right hand.
Moneyer mark in field under horses.
ROMA in exergue.

Lettering:
L•OPEIMI
ROMA

Translation: Lucius Opimius

Comment

The gens Opeimia as written on coins, otherwise Opimia, was a plebian family, distinguished by several consulships, especially that of Lucius Opimius.