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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Lucretius Trio

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minted in Rome

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Lucretius Trio
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This 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 Neptune, the god of the sea, carrying a trident over his shoulder. Behind his head are the worn letters 'LXV' written downwards (the L resembles an upside-down T), which are a mint control-mark, used to control the issue of dies.

In the Republic, coins were minted in bronze, silver and gold, though gold issues were rare. The silver denarius became the most common coin after the mid-2nd century BC. At first equal to 10 bronze asses, it later was valued at 16.

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