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Marcus Marcius Mn. f, Denarius
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RRC 245/1
134 b.c.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, modius and below chin, *
Reverse: Rev. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, M – MAR – CI / RO – MA divided by two ears of corn.
This moneyer refers to Mn. Marcius, possibly this father, who during his aedileship of 154 BC was the first to distribute corn to the people at one per modius. (Plinius)
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 78, Lot 585, 26 - 27 May 2014
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