Ancient Roman Republic 62BC L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)

Ancient Roman Republic 62BC L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF-40)

The silver denarius minted by L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus in 62 BCE is an interesting artifact of the late Roman Republic. The coin commemorates his ancestor, Lucius Aemilius Paullus Macedonicus, who famously defeated the Macedonian King Perseus in the Battle of Pydna in 168 BCE. On the obverse side, the coin features the head of Concordia, symbolizing harmony and unity within Rome. The reverse shows Paullus Macedonicus standing in a triumphal pose beside a trophy, with the defeated King Perseus and his sons in a submissive stance. This imagery reflects the Roman Republic’s pride in its military conquests and highlights Paullus’s illustrious family legacy, serving as both a historical commemoration and a political statement.

Obverse: Veiled and diademed head of Concordia facing right, with the moneyer mark above, within a border of dots.
Reverse: Figure of Lucius Aemilius Pallus wearing a toga touching a trophy; at left, the King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons as captives, with the moneyer mark above, all within a circle of dots.

Specifications:
Issuer: Roman Republic (509-27BC)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 3.78 g
Diameter: 19.34 mm