Summary

Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 130 BC
Moneyer: M. Acilius
Minted by Rome

Obverse Description

Within a border of dots, helmeted head of Roma facing rght; behind, X with cross bar; around, outside boirder, M. ACILIVS M.F (latter letters partly off flan)

Reverse Description

Hercules in a slow quadriga advancing to right, he holds a club in his right hand and a trophy and the reigns in his left; in exergue, ROMA

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

In 139 BC the Lex Gabinia put an end to voting by a show of hands. The secret ballot ended control by noble candidates of their 'supporters' and saw a dramatic change in selection of coin types as those in charge of the coin designs sought to promote themselves. The moneyer, who is otherwise unknown, has sought to draw attention by placing his name on the obverse of the coin around the head of Roma

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