Denarius Memmia: Gaius Memmius; C•MEMMI•C•F / C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 56 BC
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.74 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
66733
References RRC# 427/1,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 920,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 10,
Herbert A. Seaby, David R. Sear, Robert Loosley; 1978. Roman Silver Coins / Volume 1. The Republic to Augustus (3rd edition). Numismatic Fine Arts Intl, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
RCV I# 387,
David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RBW# 1531
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.

Obverse

Head of Ceres right, wreathed with corn; before, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C•MEMMI•C•F

Unabridged legend: Gaius Memmius Gaius Filius

Translation: Gaius Memmius, son of Gaius

Reverse

Trophy above a naked captive, hands tied behind back, kneeling to right.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR

Unabridged legend: Gaius Memmius Imperator

Translation: Emperor Gaius Memmius

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy

Comments

The gens Memmia was a plebeian family at Rome. The first member of the gens to achieve prominence was Gaius Memmius Gallus, praetor in 173 BC. From the period of the Jugurthine War to the age of Augustus they contributed numerous tribunes to the Republic.

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ND (-56)  Photo $ 790

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Memmia: Gaius Memmius; C•MEMMI•C•F / C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 13
Lot 187
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 XF USD 1330.81
(CHF 1200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Memmia: Gaius Memmius; C•MEMMI•C•F / C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 13
Lot 188
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 XF USD 776.31
(CHF 700.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Memmia: Gaius Memmius; C•MEMMI•C•F / C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 125
Lot 430
Internet Archive
23 Jun 2021 XF USD 776.31
(CHF 700.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Memmia: Gaius Memmius; C•MEMMI•C•F / C•MEMMIVS IMPERATOR)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 120
Lot 591
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2020 XF USD 1109.01
(CHF 1000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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