You will receive this authentic C. MARCIUS CENSORINUS, 88 B.C Roman coin. An unusual Republican denarius struck in 88 B.C. by the moneyer C. Marcius Censorinus. Detailed Coin Description: SILVER DENARIUS OF C. MARCIUS CENSORINUS, 88 B.C., issued by the Gaius Censorinus who was moneyer in 88 BC, depicting Numa Pompilius and the gens ancestor Ancus Marcius on the obverse, with a desultor performing on two horses on the reverse Issuer: Roman Republic Obv: Conjoined diademed heads of King Numa Pompilius, bearded, and King Ancus Marcius, beardless, facing right. Rev: Desultor galloping right, wearing conical hat and holding whip in right hand, a second horse at his side, control numeral XXVIIII, C CENSO in ex. About 4.11gr and 18mm Condition: Very Fine Item came from a lot of an auction house in the UK: Roma Numismatics. An unusual Republican denarius struck in 88 BC by the moneyer C. Marcius Censorinus. The obverse depicts the conjoined heads of Numa Pompilius (717-673 BC) the second king of Rome, who succeeded Romulus, alongside Ancus Marcius (642-617 BC) the fourth king of Rome. The gens Marcia claimed descent from these ancient rulers. A type of performer in the Roman Circus, the desultor rode two horses at the same time, sitting on them without a saddle, and vaulting back and forth between them, exhibiting great feats of horsemanship. This reverse type was selected by Censorinus in memory of a celebrated seer of the Marcia family, named Marcius, who suggested to the Senate establishment of the Ludi Apollinares – Equestrian games in honor of Apollo. A scarce coin in excellent condition, with attractive old cabinet toning.