RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Thorius Balbus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Thorius BalbusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Thorius Balbus in 105 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 a bull charging to right. Above him is the mint control-mark 'B', while below is the inscription on two lines 'L .THORIVS BALBVS, the name of the moneyer. Later silver coins of the Roman Republic begin to have control-marks - letters or symbols which were probably used to record the number of dies supplied to the officials. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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