Roman Republic
Coins of the Roman Republic
L Memmius AR Denarius Obverse: Young male head right wearing an oak-wreath.(Apollo?) * before. Reverse: Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, holding spears, L MEMMI in exergue. Date: 109 or 108 BC Mint: Rome Size: 20 mm Axis: 5 Weight: 3.72 grams Reference: Crawford 304/1 Reference: RSC Memmia 1 Note: Coin is slightly bent. |
L Flaminius Chilo Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind, X before. Reverse: Victory in biga right and win on jeux de casino, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right, L•FLAMINI below, CILO in exergue. Date: 109 or 108 BC Mint: Rome Size: 18.5 mm Axis: 4 Weight: 3.93 grams Reference: Crawford 302/1 Reference: RSC Flaminia 1 Note: Ex. CNG |
L Piso Frugi Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, number behind. Reverse: Horseman with palm branch riding right, number above, L PISO FRVGI and ROMA monogram in exergue. Date: 90 BC Mint: Rome Size: 18 mm Axis: 3 Weight: 3.76 grams Reference: Crawford 340/1 Reference: RSC Calpurnia 12 Note: Ex. CNG |
L Titurius Lf Sabinus Obverse: Bearded head of King Tatius right, SABIN behind, palm branch and A•PV before. Reverse: Killing of Tarpeia, above star in crescent, L•TITVRI in exergue. Date: 89 BC Mint: Rome Size: 19 mm Axis: 3 Weight: 3.30 grams Reference: Crawford 344/2c Reference: RSC Tituria 5 Note: Ex. CNG Historical Note: The reverse of this coin depicts the killing of Tarpeia following her betrayal of her city. |