minted in Rome
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Marcius Censorinus in 88 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 the heads of Numa Pompilius to the left and Ancus Marcius to the right. On other coins issued by the moneyer, inscriptions confirm these identifications. Behind is the inscription 'II'.
The design refers to the legendary founders of the Marcia family, the ancient Roman kings Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius.
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