Roman Republic | C. Fabius | AR Denarius | 102 BC | EX A PV | Cimbri

Description: Roman Republic | C. Fabius Hadrianus | AR Denarius Reference: RRC 322/1B Date: 102 BCE Obverse: EX·A·PV; Bust of Cybele, right, wearing turreted crown and veil. Border of dots. X-shaped banker's mark on Cybele's temple. Reverse: C·FABI·C·F; Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and goad in right hand. Border of dots. C-shaped banker's mark across horses legs. Mint: Rome Size: 21.2 mm Weight: 3.40 grams EMERGENCY ISSUE STRUCK FROM ROME'S PUBLIC TREASURY TO FUND THE CIMBRIAN WAR. The obverse of this coin carries the inscription EX A PV which stands for Ex Argento Publico. Coins bearing this mark were struck on bullion taken from Rome's public treasury in times of desperation. In 102 BCE, Gaius Marius marched his army of six legions into southern Gaul to confront the Teutones. By then, the Cimbri had returned to Gaul and the two tribes decided to invade Italy from separate directions – the Teutones along the Mediterranean coast, and the Cimbri through the Alps. Marius deciecively defeated the Teutones at the Battle of Aquae Sextiae followed by a devestating victory over the Cimbri at the Battle of Vercellae in 101 BCE. This coin was specifically struck to pay for the legionaries serving in Marius' reformed army. Various members of the gens Fabia, a prominent Roman patrician family, became famous for obtaining multiple consecutive consulships during the early republican period. The Fabii claimed descent from both Hercules and Evander. Individuals also distinguished themselves as military leaders, scholars and artists. The moneyer, quaestor C. Fabius Hadrianus, was probably related to the infamous Fabius Hadrianus, praetor in 84 BC in the Roman province Africa. Comes with old dealer envelope. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!

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