. Ρωμαϊκή Δημοκρατία D. Silanus L. f., 91 BC. Denarius Rome

Global Money Week – “From Barter to Banknotes”

This coin, a wonderful Republican denarius, represents the denomination that served as the backbone of the Roman monetary system and circulated across vast parts of the Roman Empire. The name of several modern denominations, such as the dinar, originates from this coin. As with many early coinages, the intrinsic value of the silver was closely tied to its face value.

D. Silanus L. f.., Denarius. (Ar. 3.02g/18mm). 91 BC. Rome. (Crawford 337/3; FFC 790). Obv: Head of Roma facing right, behind: O. Rev: Victory driving a biga to the right, above: XI, in exergue: D SILANVS/ROMA. VF+. Nice iridescent tone.

This lot is part of the thematic auction “From Barter to Banknotes”, organised in celebration of Global Money Week (16–22 March). Global Money Week is an international initiative coordinated by the OECD that promotes financial education and helps young people better understand money, savings, and economic systems.

Through this curated selection of objects - from early trade items and proto-currencies to historic coins and modern banknotes - we explore the fascinating evolution of money and the many forms it has taken across cultures and centuries.
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