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Denarius Postumia: L. Postumius Albinus; L•POST•ALB ROMA 131 BC
131 BC year| Silver | 3.90 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 3.90 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars in quadriga, right, holding spear, shield and reins in left hand and trophy in right hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L·POST·ALB
Translation: Lucius Postumius Albinus; Rome
Edge
Plain
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 L. Postumius Albinus, who was a Roman consul in 131 BC. The coin's design also includes the abbreviation "L•POST•ALB ROMA," which stands for "Lucas Postumius Albinus Romanus," indicating that Albinus was a Roman citizen. It's interesting to note that the Denarius was a widely used coin during the Roman Republic and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. The fact that this coin has survived for over two thousand years and is still studied and admired today is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome.
