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© British Museum
Denarius Rubria: Lucius Rubrius Dossenus; DOS / L•RVBRI 87 BC
87 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 87 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#84552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Triumphal quadriga marching right, side-panel decorated with eagle right on thunderbolt; above, Victory in biga with outspread wings.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•RVBRI
Translation: Lucius Rubrius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Rubria was a pleabian family whose plebeian rank is inferred from Rubrius, a tribune of the people, having carried a law named after him, the lex Rubria.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Republic, and it was also widely used for trade and commerce. It was an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design changed over time to reflect the various rulers and events in Roman history.
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![Denarius Memmia: Lucius [and] Gaius Memmius Gallus; EX•S•C / L•C•MEMIES•L•F GAL 87 BC back](/storage/images/Denarius-Memmia-Lucius-and-Gaius-Memmius-Gallus-EXSC--LCMEMIESLF-GAL_66754_2.webp)