Denarius Manlia: L. Manlius Torquatus, ROMA X / TORQVA Q EX S C

€225,682.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year113 BC - 111 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.89 g
Dimensions18.33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#295/1, RCV I#172, CRR#545, Bab#Manlia 2, BMC RR#Italy 518
Obverse descriptionHead of Roma right in winged helmet decorated with griffin crest, wearing pendant earring and necklace, ROMA (MA in ligature) behind, mark of value X below chin, all within high-relief torque
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROMA X
Reverse descriptionHorseman in tall plumed helmet galloping left, holding spear and shield. TORQVA below, Q above, EX•S•C in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTORQVA Q EX S C
(Translation: L. Manlius Torquatus, Quaestor, Ex Senatus Consulto (L. Manlius Torquatus, Quaestor, By decree of the senate))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (113 BC - 111 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5479185950
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