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Ancient Roman Republic 109-108BC The Dioscuri L. Memmius Silver Denarius VF-EF (VF30)
Ancient Roman Republic 109-108BC The Dioscuri L. Memmius Silver Denarius VF-EF (VF30)
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Ancient Roman Republic 109-108BC The Dioscuri L. Memmius Silver Denarius VF-EF (VF30)
The Ancient Roman Republic (509–27 BCE) was a system of government that replaced Rome’s monarchy and laid the foundation for one of history’s greatest civilizations. Characterized by a complex balance of power, it featured elected magistrates, the Senate, and popular assemblies that represented different segments of society. The Republic expanded rapidly through military conquest, diplomacy, and alliances, eventually dominating the Italian peninsula and much of the Mediterranean world. Though it prided itself on civic duty and shared governance, tensions between the patrician elite and the plebeian commoners shaped its politics. Over time, growing inequality, ambitious generals, and civil wars weakened the system, paving the way for the rise of Julius Caesar and the transition to the Roman Empire under Augustus.
Obverse: The head of a young male (possibly Apollo) facing right, wearing an oak-wreath, with the value mark below the chin, surrounded by a border of dots.
Reverse: Dioscuri standing facing outward between their horses, each holding a spear, within a border of dots.
Specifications:
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3.83 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Mint: Rome
The Ancient Roman Republic (509–27 BCE) was a system of government that replaced Rome’s monarchy and laid the foundation for one of history’s greatest civilizations. Characterized by a complex balance of power, it featured elected magistrates, the Senate, and popular assemblies that represented different segments of society. The Republic expanded rapidly through military conquest, diplomacy, and alliances, eventually dominating the Italian peninsula and much of the Mediterranean world. Though it prided itself on civic duty and shared governance, tensions between the patrician elite and the plebeian commoners shaped its politics. Over time, growing inequality, ambitious generals, and civil wars weakened the system, paving the way for the rise of Julius Caesar and the transition to the Roman Empire under Augustus.
Obverse: The head of a young male (possibly Apollo) facing right, wearing an oak-wreath, with the value mark below the chin, surrounded by a border of dots.
Reverse: Dioscuri standing facing outward between their horses, each holding a spear, within a border of dots.
Specifications:
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3.83 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Mint: Rome
