A008
Silver Denarius, Roman Republic, circa 94 BC, Choice Very Fine/VF
19.4 mm (11/16”), 3.91 grams; Reference: Bab 1, Syd 558
HISTORY: Lucius Memmius, and later Achaicus (143 BC), Roman general and statesman, led an army (146 BC) to successfully overthrow and plunder Coriinth.
OBVERSE: Male profile facing right, wearing oak wreath, a value mark beneath his chin for “XVI.”
REVERSE: The twin Gemini brothers, Castor and Pollux, standing in front of two stallions, each holding a spear. The exergue is possibly “L.MEMMI” (“MMI” clearly visible).