Denarius Acilia: Manius Acilius Balbus, BALBVS ROMA / MN•ACILI

€37,345.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year125 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver (.950)
Weight3.88 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#271/1, RCV I#147, BMC RR#1019, CRR#498
Obverse descriptionHelmeted head of Roma right within laurel-wreath; denomination mark XVI as monogram (Ӿ) below chin. Part of moneyer mark in left field with AL ligatured.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBALBVS ROMA
(Translation: Balbus)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, holding spear in left hand and thunderbolt in right hand, standing right in quadriga galloping right driven by Victory, holding reins in left hand and whip in right hand; Macedonian shield under horses. Part of moneyer mark in exergue with MN ligatured.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMN•ACILI
(Translation: Manius Acilius [Glabrio])
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-125)  - -
Catalog ID1272974040
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