Roman elections

Voting in the Comitium,walk though the bridge and cast the vote. Licinia 106 Bc. At least, no Russian interference then...

 

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Nice and interesting. Another type:


L. Cassius Longinus, Denarius Rome mint, 63 BC
Veiled bust of Vesta left
LONGIN IIIV, togate citizen standing left, voting
3.93 gr
Ref : RCV # 364, RSC, Cassia # 10

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P. Licinia Nerva (113-112 B.C.)
AR Denarius
O: Helmeted bust of Roma left, holding shield and spear over shoulder; crescent above, mark of value to left.
R: Three citizens voting on comitium: one voter receives ballot from attendant below, another voter places ballot in cista; [P] on tablet above bar.
Rome Mint
17mm
3.3g
Crawford 292/1, Sydenham 548; Licinia 7

 

I don't know about Russian interference then or now, but I know vote buying was rampant.

 

A nice example.

 

I vaguely recall evidence of this was found in ancient Athens. A trove of ostraca with Themistocles' name on them.

 

Here is another example of the OP type:

17 mm. 11:00. 3.94 grams.
Crawford 292/1, page 306. "113 or 112 BC". Sear 169.

 

Congrats on the cool OP-Winner, PMONNEY ... I love this coin-type

I have a humble example as well (wanna see it?)

 

Terrific examples everyone!!

I'm still hoping to add the type in the near future.

 

Love this thread -- my little symbol here is also a Roman Republic voting coin!

 

One of my favourite RR types. And a nice example at that!

 

Thanks! I have to admit that every now and then I wonder if this wasn't actually a poster for an anti-litter campaign ....

 

Give A-Hoot! Don't Pollute!

 

Nicely detailed reverse, PMONNEY. Here's my voting scene like Q's.

 

speechless on that one @Carthago !

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