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Crawford 473/2, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Lollius Palikanus, AR Denarius
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Rome, The Imperators.
Lollius Palikanus. 45 BCE
AR Denarius (3.97g; 20mm; 4h).
Rome mint, 42 BCE.
Obverse: HONORIS; Laureate head of Honos, facing right.
Reverse: PALIKANVS; Curule chair flanked by corn-ears.
References: Crawford 473/2a; HCRI 87; Sydenham 961 (R4); BMCRR 4014-15; Lollia 1.
Provenance: Ex Edouard Schott Collection [E. Bourgey (21-2 Mar 1972), Lot 206].
Precise identity of the moneyer is uncertain, as his coins only reference his cognomen. He might have been the son of Marcus Lollius Palikanus who was a prominent Tribune in 71 and Praetor in 69 BCE. This coin possibly refers to Marcus’ attaining the position of Praetor, which was a “curule” magistrate exercising judicial authority and, when the consuls were engaged outside the City, legislative and executive authority in place of the consuls.
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