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Obverse: head of Roma right wearing winged helmet, all within wreath B(AL)BVS (XVI) ROMA
Reverse: Jupiter and Victory in quadriga right. Jupiter holding thunderbolt and scepter. Victory holding whip and reins. Macedonian shield below. (MN).ACILI
Diameter:
17 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.8 g
Moneyer was grandson of M Acilius Balbus who fought against Macedonian king Perseus in the battle of Pydna 168 BC. This is commemorated by Macedonian shield. Moneyer became consul in 114 BC.
Crawford 271/1, RSC I Acilia 1,Sydenham 498, SRCV 147