Summary

Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 136 BC
Moneyer: C. Servilius
Minted by Rome

Obverse Description

Helmeted head of Roma facing right; in field behind, a wreath; below X (with cross bar) ROMA

Reverse Description

The Dioscuri on horseback riding apart; star above each head; each holds a spear pointing down; in exergue, C. SERVEILI. M. F.

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 Dioscuri were depicted on the denarius from its beginning but always, till this issue, riding side by side. The moneyer responsible for this issue is otherwise unknown

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