The denarius of the 1st century BC represents a fascinating period of Roman monetary history, characterized by increasing personalization and political messaging. As the Republic dissolved into civil wars, moneyers and military commanders began using coinage as propaganda tools, featuring ancestral claims, military victories, and eventually living individuals—a dramatic break from tradition. Today, the Roman Imperatorial Lollius Palicanus AR Denarius Silver Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
During the era of the Roman Republic, moneyers were famous for producing their own designs in the silver denarius series. Lollius Palicanus was known for his populist politics and his support for restoring the powers of the tribunate that Sulla had curtailed. Palicanus played a minor role in Republican politics and became a popular moneyer.
This Roman Imperatorial Lollius Palicanus AR Denarius Coin comes in Choice About Uncirculated condition. The surfaces are bright white with a reflective, satin-like luster. The coin has a 4/5 strike, with crisp, mid-relief visuals, even centering, and an intact rim. The 3/5 surface has light wear on the highest points.
The obverse of the Roman Imperatorial AR Denarius features a right-profile bust of Libertas, while the reverse features a rostra subsellim. The latter design reflects the common public speaking forum consisting of a high, prominent platform and a low, simple bench. The denarius circulated widely throughout the Mediterranean world during the 1st century BC, serving as the backbone of Roman military payments and commercial transactions.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about this ancient silver coin. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.

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The denarius of the 1st century BC represents a fascinating period of Roman monetary history, characterized by increasing personalization and political messaging. As the Republic dissolved into civil wars, moneyers and military commanders began using coinage as propaganda tools, featuring ancestral claims, military victories, and eventually living individuals—a dramatic break from tradition. Today, the Roman Imperatorial Lollius Palicanus AR Denarius Silver Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
During the era of the Roman Republic, moneyers were famous for producing their own designs in the silver denarius series. Lollius Palicanus was known for his populist politics and his support for restoring the powers of the tribunate that Sulla had curtailed. Palicanus played a minor role in Republican politics and became a popular moneyer.
This Roman Imperatorial Lollius Palicanus AR Denarius Coin comes in Choice About Uncirculated condition. The surfaces are bright white with a reflective, satin-like luster. The coin has a 4/5 strike, with crisp, mid-relief visuals, even centering, and an intact rim. The 3/5 surface has light wear on the highest points.
The obverse of the Roman Imperatorial AR Denarius features a right-profile bust of Libertas, while the reverse features a rostra subsellim. The latter design reflects the common public speaking forum consisting of a high, prominent platform and a low, simple bench. The denarius circulated widely throughout the Mediterranean world during the 1st century BC, serving as the backbone of Roman military payments and commercial transactions.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about this ancient silver coin. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.