CVC & Collectables presents a richly detailed silver denarius struck by Q. Minucius Thermus M.f. in 103 BC, a period of rising military tension in the late Roman Republic. Certified NGC Choice Fine, this coin features a bold martial portrait of Mars and a striking combat scene on the reverse, reflecting Rome’s military virtues and Republican ideals.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Republic
- Moneyer: Quintus Minucius Thermus, son of Marcus
- Date: 103 BC
- Mint: Rome
- Denomination: Denarius
- Material: Silver
- Weight: 3.88 g
- Diameter: 20 mm
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine
- References: RRC 319/1; CRR 592; RSC Minucia 19; Sear RCV I 197; RBW 1174
Obverse:
- Design: Helmeted head of young Mars left, wearing ornate crested Corinthian helmet with floral and scroll embellishments
- Symbolism: Mars, god of war, evokes both youthful strength and Rome’s military tradition
Reverse:
- Design: Roman soldier advances right, protecting a fallen comrade with shield and attacking a barbarian warrior advancing left
- Inscriptions: Q•THERM•MF in exergue, with “THE” and “MF” ligatured
- Symbolism: This unique battle scene honors heroic defense and sacrifice—central values of Republican military identity
Collectibility:
Roman Republican coins featuring active military scenes are both scarce and highly collectible. This NGC Choice Fine example boasts strong detail, particularly in the central figures on the reverse. A must-have for collectors of Republican denarii, Roman military iconography, or coins issued by historically significant gentes.
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