RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Sulla and Lucius Manlius Torquatius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Sulla and Lucius Manlius TorquatiusThis silver denarius was minted in Rome by Lucius Sulla and Lucius Manlius Torquatius in 82 BC. It was a special issue, struck by Sulla as Imperator and Manlius as Proquaestor (financial official). This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet. Before her is the legend 'L.MANLI' and a sideways T, referring to the moneyer. Behind, is the legend 'PROQ' (for proquaestor), written downwards. The choice of design here deliberately harks back to that on the obverse of early Republican coins. It is consistent with Sulla's policies once he had assumed power, where he initiated reforms towards more traditional, conservative values. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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