minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Manius Aquillius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Manius Aquillius in either 109 or 108 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 Luna, the Moon god, in a vehicle called a biga. Three stars are above, and another below near the legend referring to the moneyer, 'MN.AQVIL' (the MN are joined). Below is the legend 'ROM [A]' referring to the mint at Rome.

The reverse designs on coins of the later Republic often allude to the importance of the moneyer's family, or depict gods associated with the family or even have puns on the names. The significance of this design is not clear, however.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-383-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15138
Date:	109 - 108 109 or 108 BC
Material:	Silver; obverse slightly off-centre; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Sol to right; X below chin / Rev. Luna in biga to right; three stars above; below, one star above MN . AQVIL (MN ligated); ROM [A] in exergue
Dimensions:	18.50 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 303/1 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	Luna Mn. Aquillius (Maker) Sol
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, struck by Mn. Aquillius, 109 - 108 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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