P. Laeca. AR Denarius, 110 or 109 BC

Lot # 365

P. Laeca. AR Denarius, 110 or 109 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, [ROMA]; behind, P·LAECA; below chin, X. Rev. Roman warrior standing left; placing his hand on the head of a citizen; behind, attendant standing left and holding rods; in exergue, PROVOCO. Cr. 301/1; B. (Porcia) 4; RRSC D 100. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. Choice and well centred. Light cabinet tone. About EF. The peculiar reverse of this denarius shows one of the oldest Roman law institutions. The provocatio was a guarantee recognized to the citizen who, condemned by the magistrate to the death penalty or to pay a fine exceeding a certain amount, could appeal to the people (provocare ad populum) so that they could pass the sentence definitive, which could be of condemnation or acquittal.

Starting price: € 100

Currently: € 190

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Minimum bid: € 200

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Closing on: 2024-10-05 14:00:00 Roma time

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