#denarius

Denarius with head of M. Junius Brutus (obverse) and pileus between two daggers with inscription "Ides of March" (reverse)

Roman, Republican Period, 43-42 B.C.

silver

Denarius minted in 17 BCE by Marcus Sanquinius, one of the tresviri monetales (a minor magistracy in charge of minting coinage, held by young aristocrats at the beginning of their careers). The iconographic program of the coin honors both the Roman emperor Augustus and his adoptive father Julius Caesar.

On the obverse is the head of Julius, wearing a laurel wreath. Above him is a comet, representing the heavenly prodigy that was seen during his funeral in 44 BCE and that was thought to signify his assumption into the ranks of the gods.

On the reverse is a herald of the Secular Games (ludi saeculares), wearing a plumed helmet, with a shield on his left arm and the caduceus, symbol of Hermes/Mercury, in his right hand. The Secular Games were held by Augustus in 17 BCE to mark a new Golden Age (saeculum aureum). These games were said to have been held every 110 years in Rome's past, that span being chosen because it was the maximum possible length of a human lifetime. During the games, the poet Horace led a chorus of young men and women in performing a hymn, the Carmen Saeculare, specially composed for the occasion; the hymn honored Apollo, Augustus' patron deity of choice (his house on the Palatine was connected to Apollo's temple), together with Artemis/Diana. In addition to coins such as this, the games were commemorated with inscriptions in public places to disseminate Augustan ideology.

Fulvia AR denarius issued by Marcus Antonius. Rome mint, ca. 42 BC, 3.5 gm, 17.0 mm. Ob. draped bust of Fulvia as victory. Rev. victory in biga holding reins of two horses. Inscribed, L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS

A little Roman silver for today…

Roman Empire

AR Denarius - 18mm 2.79g

Trajan 100 AD

Rome Mint

Obverse IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM

Head of Trajan right, laureate

Reverse P M TR P COS III P P

Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae

Ancient Roman Republic, Silver Denarius Coin, Surrender Of King Aretas III Of Nabatea, Camel And Cuadriga, Numismatics And Antiquities

Dimensions Diameter 16mm. Weight 3.5 grams. All measurements are approximate. Provenance: Collection of David Van Vleck, Jr of Brooklyn NY acquired 1990s., Purchase At Palmyra Heritage Auctions 2024, Manhattan.

Ancient Rome Republic 509 To 27 BCE. A Circulating Commemorative Coin. Silver Denarius. Denarius Of 16 Asses, 141 To 27 BCE. Round Shape But Irregular. Hammered. Mint In Rome. Commemorative Issue, Surrender Of King Aretas III Of Nabatea. Obverse, Aretas Of Nabataea Kneeling Right Beside Camel Presenting Olive Branch. Script In Latin With Lettering, M SCAVR - AED CVR - EX SC - REX ARETAS. Unabridged Legend: Marcus Scaurus Aedilis Curilis Ex Senato Consulto Rex Aretas. Translated As, Marcus Scaurus, Aedile Curule With Agreement Of The Senate, King Aretas. Reverse, Jupiter In Quadriga Left Brandishing Thunderbolt; Scorpion Below Horses. Script In Latin With Lettering, P HVPSEVS - AED CVR – CAPTVM - C HVPSAE COS – PREIVER. Unabridged Legend: Publius Hypsaeus Aedilis Curulis Gaius Ypsaeus Consul Preivernum Captum. Translated As, Publius Hypsaeus Aedile Curule, Consul Gaius Ypsaeus Captured Privernum. Numismatics And Collectibles.

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~ Denarius.

Moneyer: L. Lucretius Trio

Cultures/Period: Roman Republican

Date: 76 B.C.

Place of origin: Italy, Rome, Lazio