| Moneyer: | Q. Minucius M.f. Thermus |
| Held Office: | 103 BC |
| Denomination: | AR Denarius |
| Obverse: | Head of young Mars left, wearing crested helmet. |
| Reverse: | Roman soldier advancing right, fighting with uplifted sword a barbarian soldier before him and protecting with a shield a fallen comrade at his feet. "Q. THERM MF", (the THE and MF in monogram). |
| Reference: | RCVM 197, RSC Minucia 19 |
| Weight: | 3.9 gms |
| Diameter: | 18.1 mm |
Q. Minucius M.f. ThermusThis reverse of this coin records the brave deeds of the moneyer's ancestor and namesake, who was consul in 193 BC. He was engaged in a severe contest with the Ligurians and is said to have distinguished himself by his bravery. |
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