Mn. Acilius Balbus was one of the moneyers for the year 125 BC. He was later consul in 114 BC.
The gens Acilia was a plebeian family at Ancient Rome, that flourished from the middle of the third century BC until at least the fifth century AD, a period of seven hundred years. The first of the gens to achieve prominence was Gaius Acilius Glabrio, who was quaestor in 203 and tribune of the plebs in 197 BC.
The Acilii Balbi were definitely plebeian. The surname Balbus was quite common in Rome, and originally given to one who stammered.
The gens Acilia was a plebeian family at Ancient Rome, that flourished from the middle of the third century BC until at least the fifth century AD, a period of seven hundred years. The first of the gens to achieve prominence was Gaius Acilius Glabrio, who was quaestor in 203 and tribune of the plebs in 197 BC.
The Acilii Balbi were definitely plebeian. The surname Balbus was quite common in Rome, and originally given to one who stammered.
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