Meepzorp's Ancient Coins


Roman Republic


Part 10


169-158 BC (Part 1)


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Roman Republic, "Griffin" series, 169-158 BC, AR denarius
helmeted head of Roma, X/
The Dioscuri galloping, griffin below, 2 stars
above, ROMA in partial tablet
Cr. 182/1, Syd. 283, Scarce (NC) or Rare (R1)
Posted April 2017







Roman Republic, "Gryphon and Hare's Head" series, 169-158 BC, AE As, 33 mm, 21.02g
laureate head of Janus, I/
ROMA, prow; above, gryphon, hare's head
under front leg of gryphon, I
Cr. 182/2, Syd. 284
Posted April 2017







Roman Republic, "Wolf and Twins" series, 169-158 BC, AE As, 31 mm
laureate head of Janus, I/
ROMA, prow, wolf and twins above, I
Cr. 183/1, Syd. 297
Posted April 2017







Roman Republic, Furius Purpureo, 169-158 BC, AR denarius
helmeted head of Roma, X/
Luna in biga, holding goad, murex shell above,
PVR ligate below, ROMA in partial tablet
Cr. 187/1, Syd. 424, Babelon Furia 13
Posted April 2017


Note: The purple dye for imperial garments came from the
murex shell. It is a pun on the moneyer's name.