Almost Uncirculated Roman Republic silver denarius coin.
Struck by Moneyer Manius Marcius at the Rome Mint, C.134 BC.
CRR 500, 3.89g, approx. 19mm.
An attractive example featuring helmeted head of Roma and Victory in galloping biga.
Certified by NGC to AU Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5 (rare near max subgrades with with no problems).
Attractively toned with luster, very appealing in hand.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right; modius behind, denomination mark XVI as monogram (Ӿ) below chin.
Reverse: M MARC ROMA, Victory in biga galloping right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right hand, ROMA and moneyer mark below horses with MAR in monogram; both divided by two corn-ears.
Victory was the personification of military triumph by the Roman Legions.