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Denarius serratus Mamilia: Gaius Mamilius Limetanus; C•MAMIL LIMETAN 82 BC
82 BC year| Silver | 3.89 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 82 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.89 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Ulysses walking right, holding staff in left hand and extending right hand towards his dog Argus.
Moneyer mark counterclockwise in two parts in left and right fields with TA in monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•MAMIL LIMETAN
Translation: Gaius Mamilius Limetanus
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The gens Mamilia was a plebeian family at Rome during the period of the Republic. The gens was originally one of the most distinguished families of Tusculum, and indeed in the whole of Latium, obtaining Roman citizenship in the fifth century BC. Some of its members must subsequently have settled at Rome, where Lucius Mamilius Vitulus became the first of the family to hold the consulship in 265 BC, the year before the first Punic War.Interesting fact
The Denarius serratus coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a serrated edge that gives the coin its name. This serrated edge was not just for aesthetic purposes, but it was actually used as a way to deter counterfeiting. The serrations made it difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins that were identical to the real ones, as it required a high level of craftsmanship and technology to replicate the intricate design. This feature was particularly important during the Roman Republic period, as counterfeiting was a common issue that threatened the economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-82) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius serratus (Mamilia: Gaius Mamilius Limetanus; C•MAMIL LIMETAN) (82 BC) coin.
