1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide 67E (6-7 July 2024)
  3. The Roman Republic
Lotto 327:
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. 3.88 g. 19.00 mm. Lightly toned, with golden hues. Unusually complete. Metal flaws on reverse.
Ex Artemide 22K, 2022, 502.
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.
Base d'asta € 100
Prezzo attuale € 120
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