RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Lucretius Trio< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Lucretius TrioThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Lucretius Trio in 76 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Sol, the sun god, with his crown of radiating sunbeams. The design is probably meant to complement that on the reverse, with its crescent moon and stars. The main use of coin was to pay Rome's soldiers. In the 1st century BC, the wages of a legion were around 1,500,000 denarii, and more when Caesar raised the pay. With around 30 legions in active service in the Empire, this required huge sources of silver. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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