Ancient Roman Republic Coin, AR Silver, Denarius, AU, Year 82BC-80BC.

Ancient Roman Coin, Year 82BC-80BC, Issuer-Sulla, Struck Denarius, AR Silver, Roman Republic From (509BC-27BC) AU Almost Uncirculated.

Obverse - Laureate Head Of Apollo, Right Profile, Symbol Below Chin X, Denominational Mark, Symbol Letter B, Behind Neck, Border Dots, Script Latin, Lettering ROMA.

Reverse - Battle On Horseback Between Man with Sword and Man with a Spear, The Latter's Shield Inscribed M. Line Border, Script Latin, Lettering Below Images C•SERV͡EIL, Mint, Ancient Rome, Italy.

The transition of Rome from a monarchy to a republic led to severe internal social tensions. This lack of control over the city led neighbouring tribes to siege the city and reduce its power. This is why Rome had to ratify its identity numerous times during the first seventy years of the Republic.

The early years of the Republic are of political turmoil. The population was divided, some wanted a monarchy, others a republic, others favoured the king of Clusium, Lars Porsenna, and others wanted to form part of the Latin civilization. The nobles who had overthrown the king and his family had not agreed on the type of government that would replace the monarchy.

The consuls, which would later replace the leadership of the Roman kings, was not put in place immediately, but many years later.

Many historians believe that in the first stages of the Roman Republic, a Praetor was appointed for one year only. Later his duties would be split in two, by choosing two consuls at a time to govern Rome. This form of government continued to be until 449 BC, with the Valerio-Horation laws.

Item Code - CUR1E351PVCZ

Within Coin Case - Width: 2"  Height: 3"  Total Weight: 33 g