Roman Republic Denarius (Moneyer, MF Cestianus)

Obverse of Roman Republic Denarius
Reverse of Roman Republic Denarius

Featured is a Roman Republican denarius struck by an unknown moneyer between 211 - 130 B.C. This classic design was used for nearly a century by the Romans, and was used during the period when Rome was struggling for supremacy with Carthage. The coin features a portrait of Roma on the obverse, with an 'X' behind her head (this was a mark of value, indicating that the denarius was worth 10 asses)*. Whilst on the reverse features the twins Castor and Pollux on horseback with couched lances.

*The denarius was worth 10 asses when first introduced in 211 B.C. In about 149 B.C. the denarius was re-tariffed at 16 asses. The 'X' dissappeared after that for about 8 years, whereupon it was re-instated briefly as a classic design feature of this coin type, rather than a mark of value.

Price & Availability:-

Description	Grade	Price £	Price $	Availability
Silver 'Roma and Dioscuri' Denarius of the Roman Republic 2.3g	Good Fair	£10	$Ask	Yes

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