I love her Reverse

Here's my newest RR denarius, which I bought from Ken Dorsey (and the photo is his). I like it a lot! The mark of value on the reverse is an unusual feature of this issue, as is the symbol (wreath) above the horses.

M Tullius, 119 BC
Silver Denarius, Rome Mint, 20mm, 3.80 grams
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind.
Rev: Victory driving galloping quadriga right holding palm frond and reins, wreath above, X below, M TVLLI in exergue.
Tullia1 // Crawford280/1 // Sydenham531

 

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I almost went all in after that M. Tullius denarius. What stopped me was the opportunity to finally acquire a denarius of Titus at the same auction, so I went that way instead.

Believe it or not, an M. Tullius was the first ancient I actually purchased, though I returned it after being advised about going raw by other members here. Ever since then I've always wanted a raw example to replace my original one. One of these days.

Here is the coin that started it all.



November 10, 2015, I first introduced myself to the ancients section with that purchase. Oh my, how time flies. Who would have thought 21 months later I'd have 150+ ancients.

What an adventure it's been.

 

I have never had qualms with having a SLAM-DANCE and FREEING the little guy from these tombs... a lot easier than returning.

 

These days I wouldn't either, but back then I felt that I lacked the confidence to attempt to crack a slab.

 

Understood. Me: I was frustrated with Moderns... ergo, my first Ancient slab... IMMEDIATE - CRACK! Freedom... Next!

 

Great addition @Alegandron. The type has been on my list for ages to fit in my "Lupa" theme collection, but, as @Volodya stated, well centered examples are tough to find.

Here are other "Lupas" to boot


S. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius Rome mint, 137 BC
Helmeted head of Roma right, 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



P. Satrienus, Denarius Rome mint, 77 BC
Head of helmeted Mars right, XXX behind
ROMA, She wolf passing left, [P] SATRI[E/NUS] at exergue
3.79 gr
Ref : RCV #319, RSC, Satriena # 1

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I agree that the OP type is one of the most attractive and artistic of Republican coins. If it is not well-centered important design elements can be crowded. Fortunately, it is usually well-centered and the flan is usually large at 20 mm.

Crawford 287/1. Sear 164. 20 mm. 3.92 grams.

 

NICE! Really like those! Well done.

 

Nice she-wolf/twins on-flan!

 

Very nice! I saw that one and was considering bidding... my most recent republic I just got from Ken's auction (his photo):

Republican Rome
L Titurius Lf Sabinus, 89 B.C.
AR Denarius, 19 mm x 3.84 grams
Obv.: SABIN. Head of King Tatius right
Rev.: L TITVRI. Victory driving biga right, branch in scepter

However, when I saw the title of "I love her Reverse," I couldn't help thinking of this lady:

Kingdom of Bactria
Menander I r. c. 165/55-130 B.C.
AR Drachm, 15.71mm x 2.5 grams
Obv.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ / ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Diademed bust of the sovereign right, coat fastened on the right shoulder
Rev.: (Maharajasa tratarasa / Menamdrasa). Athena Alkidemos standing left. Monogram 'H' in right field
Ref.: Bopearachchi, Ménandre (I) Sôter, 67

 

Great coins, and LOL on the "reverse". Definitely defines heads and tails...

 

I love Republican Denarius. I thought this was a very attractive coin, especially the portrait.

 

Me too