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Obv : M. CIPI. M.F. Helmeted head of Rome right; behind X.
Obverse translation: “Marcus Cipius Marci Filius”, (Marc Cipius son of Marc).
Reverse legend: ROMA in the exergue.
Reverse description: Biga galloping right, led by Victory (Victoria), holding palm in right hand and reins in left hand; under the hitch, a rudder.
Reverse translation: “Roma”, (Rome).
For this type, Mr. Crawford noted an estimate of 535 obverse dies and 669 reverse dies, making it one of the largest issues of the Roman Republic with an estimated production between one and two million minted denarii. History: In 115 BC, ئmilius Scaurus, consul and prince of the Senate promulgated the 'lex ئmilia' creating a new distribution of citizens in the tribes. He also led a military campaign against the Ligurian tribes (Salyens) in Gaul. The following year, Marius intervened in Spain while Cato was beaten in Macedonia by the Sordisc tribes.
Riferimento : Purchased from Legacy coins Utah, Xmas gift from Tim Powell Dec 2022
Collezione : Roman Republic