Denarius serratus Aquillia: Manius Aquillius; VIRTVS III•VIR / MN•AQVIL MN•F•MN•N SICIL 71 BC
71 BC year| Silver | 3.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Warrior (perhaps Manius Aquillius, consul in 101 BC) standing facing with head right, holding shield in left hand and raising up with right hand a fallen figure of Sicilia who is slumped to left; below, inscription.
Moneyer mark counterclockwise in left and right fields with all three MN in monograms.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MN•AQVIL
MN•F•MN•N
SICIL
Unabridged legend:
Manius Aquillius Manius Filius Manius Nepos
Sicil
Translation:
Manius Aquillius, son of Manius, nephew of Manius
Sicily
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The gens Aquillia, or Aquilia, was a family at Rome with both patrician and plebeian branches. Two of the Aquillii are mentioned among the Roman nobles who conspired to bring back the Tarquins, and a member of the house, Gaius Aquillius Tuscus, is mentioned as consul as early as 487 BC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which depicts a serrated edge, hence its name "Denarius serratus." This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin more easily identifiable as authentic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-71) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius serratus (Aquillia: Manius Aquillius; VIRTVS III•VIR / MN•AQVIL MN•F•MN•N SICIL) (71 BC) coin.
