Roman Republic. M. Opimius. 131 BC. Denarius Rome

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Roman Republic silver denarius of M. Opimius, dated 131 BC, 18 mm and about 3.89 g, obverse featuring Roma head right with X before and a tripod behind, reverse showing Apollo in a chariot right with bow and arrows, inscribed M. OPEIM(I) and ROMA in the exergue.

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Denarius. Marcus. Opimius. OPIMIA. 131 BC 18mm: 3.89 gr
a/ Head of Roma facing right; in front: X. Behind: tripod
r/ Apollo on a chariot facing right: with bow and arrows. Below: M. OPEIM(I). In exergue: ROMA

CD 1056; RRC 254/1; RSC 16
SI-16; BMC/RR1137; pl 29/16
CRR 475

Denarius. Marcus. Opimius. OPIMIA. 131 BC 18mm: 3.89 gr
a/ Head of Roma facing right; in front: X. Behind: tripod
r/ Apollo on a chariot facing right: with bow and arrows. Below: M. OPEIM(I). In exergue: ROMA

CD 1056; RRC 254/1; RSC 16
SI-16; BMC/RR1137; pl 29/16
CRR 475

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Republic
Year/Period and Variation
Rome
Ruler
M. Opimius. 131 BC
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
SpainVerified
1750
Objects sold
97.14%
Private

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