Ancient Stars
Roman Republic - men voting
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - ROMAN REPUBLIC (4th CENT BC - 1st CENT BC) ROMAN REPUBLIC P.Lic.Nerva, c.113-112 BC |
| Item Description: |
AR Denarius The Morris Collection obv Roma. rv men voting |
| Full Grade: |
NGC Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5 |
| Owner: |
PAL Collection |
Owner Comments:
Provenance: The Morris Collection. Scholars believe the reverse scene was chosen to celebrate the passing of the lex (law) maria in 119 BC. The law prevented candidates and their supporters from harassing voters as they crossed the narrow bridges on their way to the polls.