Coin (reverse), Denarius, perhaps of Lucius Marcius Philippus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome in 56 BC, perhaps by Lucius Marcius Philippus. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts an aqueduct and an equestrian statue, with a flower at the horse's feet. It is identified as the Aqua Marcia by the legend 'AQVAMAR' (the MAR joined) within the arches. The legend 'PHILLIPVS' on the left refers to the moneyer.

The Aqua Marcia supplied water to Rome. According to legend it was built by Ancus Marcius (portrayed on the obverse). It was restored by an ancestor of the moneyer, Q. Marcius Rex in 144 BC. The Senate ordered his statue to be built on the aqueduct.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-043-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.147
• Date: 56 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Ancus Marcius r., wearing diadem; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS / Rev. Aqueduct and equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower; on l., PHILLIPVS downwards; within arches of aqueduct AQVAMAR
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Ancus Marcius
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 56 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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