Summary
Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 137 BC
Moneyer: Marcus Baebius
Minted by Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Roma facing left; in field left, X; legend TAMPIL off flan
Reverse Description
Apollo, holding a bow (no arrow), in quadriga advancing to right; below, ROMA; in exergue, M. BAEBI. Q
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The moneyer may have been the father of the Tribune of the Plebs of 103 BC but is otherwise unknown.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
137 BC
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
07
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.56 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 236/1a
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 268 Pages