Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Quintus Marcius Libo

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Quintus Marcius Libo in 148 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts the Dioscuri on horseback galloping to the right. Below is the inscription 'Q.MARC' (with the MA joined together). With the inscription 'LIBO' from the front, this names the man who struck the coin, but nothing else is known of him.

During the first half of the 2nd century BC, Roman armies gradually conquered many of the Mediterranean lands. One result was a large amount of metal and wealth to Rome, as a result of booty and tribute payments.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-365-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15032
• Date: 148
  148 BC
  
• Material: Silver; part of edge a little uneven; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, LIBO, downwards; X under chin / Rev. Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q . MARC (MA ligated); ROMA in exergue
  Coin Type: Crawford 215/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.50 x 20.00 mm D / Die Axis: 10.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 215/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Dioscuri
  Q. Marcius Libo (Maker)
  Roma
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by Q. Marcius Libo, 148 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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