ROMAN. M. Marcius Mn.f. 134 BC. Silver Denarius (3.83g). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; modius to left, mark of value below chin / Victory, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, driving biga right; below, two grain ears. Crawford 245/1; Sydenham 500; Marcia 8; RBW 1009. Attractive deep old cabinet toning with vivid iridescent highlights. EF. This denarius speaks to Rome's identity as both soldier and provider. Roma appears helmeted and proud on the obverse, while on the reverse Victory urges her chariot forward above two grain ears, a reminder that military success and secure food supplies went hand in hand. In the hands of a citizen, this little silver piece was both daily money and a quiet message that Rome's strength fed her people as much as it conquered new lands.

Estimate: AUD 1000