minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Quintus Minucius Marci filius Thermus

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Quintus Minucius Thermus, son of Marcus, in 103 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 a Roman soldier fighting with a barbarian soldier in defence of a fallen colleague. Below is the inscription 'Q. THERM. MF' (the letters THE and MF are joined together), an abbreviation of the moneyer's name.

The scene probably represents one of the moneyer's ancestors though it is unclear who is meant. The coin illustrates the different types of armour worn by Roman soldiers and barbarians.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-391-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15157
Date:	103 103 BC
Material:	Silver; edge nick at 7.5 (obverse); both sides very slightly off-centre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Helmeted head of Mars to left / Rev. Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in defence of a fallen colleague; in exergue, Q . THERM . MF (THE and MF
Dimensions:	20.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 319/1 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	Mars Q. Minucius M. f. Ter (Maker)
Where:	Italy, Rome Roman Republic
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, struck by Q. Minucius M. f. Ter, 103 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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