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Denarius Valeria: Lucius Valerius Flaccus; L•VALERI FLACCI 108 BC - 107 BC
| Silver | 3.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 108 BC - 107 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mars walking left, holding spear with point downwards in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with left hand; corn-ears behind, apex before.
Moneyer mark counterclockwise in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•VALERI
FLACCI
Translation: Lucius Valerius Flaccus
Comment
The gens Valeria was a patrician family at Rome, later including plebeian branches.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which was minted during the Roman Republic, features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on its reverse side. This image was a symbol of freedom and was often used on Roman coins to represent the idea of liberty and the principles of the Roman Republic.
