A Show of Bravery

Here is one of the other coins I acquired last month. Actually, it's one of two Republican coins new to my collection.

This particular coin is said to record 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.


MINUCIUS THERMUS MF ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS MINUCIA
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: Helmeted head of Mars left
REVERSE: Q*TERM*MF below two warriors in combat, one on left protecting a fallen man
Struck at Rome, 103BC
3.5g, 19mm
Syd 592, Cr319/1

 

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Very nice and interesting piece Bing...I can't wait to see what the others post in your theme of .."A show of Bravery".

 

Ive always liked these, something on the want list still.

 

I like the style of Mars on these coins. It's so different from most other Roman Republic obverse portraiture.

 

Yup, that is the best RR reverse. Great show!

 

Awesome coin jw, everyone i see is over priced or a biga. i do like the head piece on Mars. very cool..

 

very cool, RR => super score, Big-bro!!

 

oh yeah, cool bing! i seriously looked at one of the type not long ago, even had it in my cart at the place for a bit. it ended up being brides maid to my serrate jupiter republican. it's a great design

 

love them battle scenes! Actually all the republic symbolism/iconography is cool.

 

This is one of my favorite types too.

 

Nice one Bing! Nothing better than a cool Roman battle scene.

 

That's the best scene in that whole movie. Love it.