RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Thorius Balbusminted 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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