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Denarius Thoria: Lucius Thorius Balbus; L•THORIVS BALBVS 105 BC
105 BC year| Silver | 3.84 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 105 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Bull charging right; control-letter above.
Part of moneyer mark in field below the bull, part of the moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L
L•THORIVS
BALBVS
Translation: Lucius Thorius Balbus
Comment
The gens Thoria was a plebeian family.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic. It was equivalent to 10 asses, which was the standard unit of measurement for currency at the time. The coin was also used to pay taxes and was widely accepted in trade throughout the Roman Empire. Its design featured the image of a god or goddess on one side and the Roman Republic's official emblem on the other. The Denarius coin was made of silver and weighed 3.84 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-105) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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