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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Allius Bala

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minted in Rome

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Allius Bala
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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Allius Bala in 92 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 a woman wearing a diadem. Behind is the legend 'BALA' referring to the moneyer, about whom nothing else is known. The sideways letter G in front is a mint control-mark, used to control the issue of dies.

The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force - but also to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works. Much of the silver needed to fund these issues came from tribute from the provinces.

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