Publius Maenius Antiaticus----132 BC

At first glance, this appears to be just another Roma-Chariot denarius but it actually differs enough from what I already owned to accept a discounted offer from ACM. This is my first of this moneyer (and the date this coin was struck) with the barred X of value on the obverse. From about 136 BC, the denarius increased from 10 to 16 Asses, the barred X indicating this change in value---the XVI brand.

Publius M seems to have been of 'Plebian' origin and appears to have been appointed 'tribune of the people' under the name of Macinii. The nickname of 'Antiaticus' appears to commemorate an ancestor who was victorious over the Latin armies of the 'Antiates' in 338 BC. Historically, this coin was struck a year after the murder of Tiberius Gracchus---- one of the best known members of the Gracchii family.

AR denarius of Publius Maenius Antiaticus, Rome mint, 132 BC
Crawford 249/1; 19.5 mm, 3.96 grams
Roma wearing winged helmet, XVI value
P MAE ANT ROMA
Victory in a galloping quadriga right, holding wreath and reins

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Very nice Mikey, is that your picture, if so your skills are getting much better, coins awesome too!!

 

@Eng....Like Steve I rarely can take credit for 'skilled photos'..... In this case it's the seller's photo and I'll try to match the quality in the days and months to come, but I doubt I will LOL

 

Fantastic coin Mikey! An awesome addition.

 

BTW: Has anyone noticed that the left arm of 'Victory' seems to be sprouting out of her stomach

 

Disturbing... and very, very cool . Nice one, Mikey.

 

Serious coin pic skill improvement!

 

Interesting parasitic twin variant!

Here's mine.

 

Gorgeous example @Carthago !!! The details are breathtaking!!!

 

They are both gorgeous, and show why ancient coins are sooooo special.

 

You are making me jealous Mikey. Congrats.

 

Wow, Mikey-Dude, what an excellent denarius! Well done! I have been reading a couple books on this period of time in the RR, and some really wild things had been happening. nothing was truly resolved after Tiberius, save for more strife which lead to Marius, Sulla, the Socii War, Imperatorial period, which all lead to the End of the Res Publica...

I am traveling, but will try to dig up my Gracchii period RR's... Nice capture you got there!!!

@Carthago , also NICE denarius!

 

I'n really looking forward to your posts!!!

And, I'd like the name of the books you mention.....It was an utterly fascinating period of Roman history.

 

I regret that I do not have your OP Denarius! BEAUTIFUL piece!

I have about a dozen Denarii that are from 137-135 leading up to Tiberius' decision to run for Tribune and draft his revolutionary policies. I will post 2 special Denarii.

Books:
Cataclysm 90 BC by Philip Matyszak
The Gracchi, Marius, and Sulla by A.H. Beesley
Both good, although I am halfway through Gracchi...

 

Roman Republic
AR Denarius
134 BCE
Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurnius
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., * behind (XVI monogram)
Rev: Column surmounted bu statue between two togate figures, TI MINVCI on l, AVGVRINI on r, and ROMA upper behind
Sear 153; Crawford 278/1
Comment: Year prior to Tribunalship of Tiberius Gracchus. This was the year of planning, anger, and buildup to Tiberius being elected Tribune of the Plebs in 133 BCE. At the end of that year, he was murdered by the Senate - quite literally, torn apart!


Roman Republic
AR Denarius
121 BCE
C. Plutius
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., X behind
Rev: Dioscuri galloping r., C PLVTI below, ROMA in ex.
Sear 153; Crawford 278/1
Comments:
- 2nd Tribunal Year of Gaius Gracchus, younger brother of Tiberius Gracchus. Gaius was murdered by Optimates (the Senate) in 121 ending his term in office as Tribune.
- Further, this is the final issue of the Galloping Dioscuri reverse type on the Denarius.
- Lastly, Sear states that the Plutia gens is unknown to history. Crawford regards this moneyer as a Plautius, son of C. Plautius who was Praetor in 146 BCE.

 

That's a sweet lookin' RR ya got there, Mikey-Z (congrats on the freaky alien stomach thingy ... very cool)

Oh, and great job buying that beautiful photo (well played, my coin-friend => that'll save some time and frustration, eh?)

 

Very nice and interesting OP coin Mikey

I sadly don't have that example, but another one from 137 BC featuring the barred X you mention in your great writeup


S. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius Rome mint, 137 BC
Helmeted head of Roma right, barred X below chin, jug behind head
SEX PO [FOSTLVS] She wolf suckling Remus and Romulus, fig tree in background, the shepherd Faustulus behind. ROMA at exergue
3,73 gr
Ref : RCV # 112 var, RSC Pompeia # 1a, Crawford # 235/1c

Q

 

Well played, Q

=> I'm gonna follow Q's lead and post one of my barred-X examples from around the same time period ...

C Servilius Vatia
127 BC




Oh, and here is an odd example for ya ... it has X V -

Lucius Axius L.f. Naso
circa 71 BC

 

I think Naso had a missing finger or toe...

 

Fantastic posts everyone!!! The varying reverses are wonderful!!!

I never realized so many of us have numerous examples of RR denarii prior to 121 BC.....I believe this OP makes three for me.