L. Manlius Torquatus AR Denarius. Rome, 113-112 BC. d/ Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA behind, X below chin, torque as border r / Horseman charging left, L TORQVA below, Q above, EX S C in ex. Crawford 295/1; Sydenham 545. g 3.86 mm 17,3 x 17,9. Rare.
- This moneyer honours the actions of his ancestor T. Manlius Imperiosus Torquatus who, in single combat, killed a Gaulish warrior and upon so doing took the torque his victim was wearing and wore it around his own neck as a spoil of war. It was due to this event that he received the name Torquatus.
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