Manius Aquillius served as consul in 101 BC and played a crucial role in suppressing the Second Sicilian Slave War, personally defeating the slave leader Athenion in single combat. His family had a distinguished history of service in the eastern Mediterranean, and he later organized the province of Asia after inheriting Roman interests there. The ancient silver denarii of Aquillius’ time featured a unique, serrated edge. Today, Roman Republic Mn. Aquillius AR Denarius Serratus Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The denarii issued by Manius Aquillius around 71 BC featured distinctive serrated edges, a notched border that resembled the teeth of a saw. The serrated edges served both as a decorative element and possibly as an anti-counterfeiting measure, making it more difficult to plate bronze cores with silver, though the exact purpose remains debated among numismatists.
This Roman Republic Mn. Aquillius AR Denarius Serratus Silver Coin comes with a Mint State certification from the NGC. The coin has bright, satin luster and fields that are largely untoned. The strike features full depth and crisp details. The 5/5 strike indicates a coin with design elements that are centered, strongly struck, and even. The 4/5 surface indicates above-average luster for its age.
On the obverse of Roman Republic AR Denarius Serratus Coins, you’ll find a bust of Virtus, an allegory referring to the valor Aquillius showed during the Second Servile War. The reverse of the Roman Republic AR Denarius Serratus Silver Coin comes with a depiction of Aquillius raising the allegory of Sicily, another design intended to note his courage and success in the Second Servile War.
Please contact JM Bullion if a question 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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Manius Aquillius served as consul in 101 BC and played a crucial role in suppressing the Second Sicilian Slave War, personally defeating the slave leader Athenion in single combat. His family had a distinguished history of service in the eastern Mediterranean, and he later organized the province of Asia after inheriting Roman interests there. The ancient silver denarii of Aquillius’ time featured a unique, serrated edge. Today, Roman Republic Mn. Aquillius AR Denarius Serratus Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The denarii issued by Manius Aquillius around 71 BC featured distinctive serrated edges, a notched border that resembled the teeth of a saw. The serrated edges served both as a decorative element and possibly as an anti-counterfeiting measure, making it more difficult to plate bronze cores with silver, though the exact purpose remains debated among numismatists.
This Roman Republic Mn. Aquillius AR Denarius Serratus Silver Coin comes with a Mint State certification from the NGC. The coin has bright, satin luster and fields that are largely untoned. The strike features full depth and crisp details. The 5/5 strike indicates a coin with design elements that are centered, strongly struck, and even. The 4/5 surface indicates above-average luster for its age.
On the obverse of Roman Republic AR Denarius Serratus Coins, you’ll find a bust of Virtus, an allegory referring to the valor Aquillius showed during the Second Servile War. The reverse of the Roman Republic AR Denarius Serratus Silver Coin comes with a depiction of Aquillius raising the allegory of Sicily, another design intended to note his courage and success in the Second Servile War.
Please contact JM Bullion if a question about this ancient silver coin. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.