Lot 3258
P. Licinius Nerva, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 113-112 BC. Helmeted bust left of Roma, holding spear over right shoulder and shield; above, crescent; to left, XVI in monogram. Reverse: Voting scene - to left, citizen leaning right receiving ballot from attendant below bridge; to right, citizen standing right placing ballot in cista. Sear 169; Licinia 7; Cr. 292/1; Syd. 548. Light porosity. Very Fine.
The tribune C. Licinius Crassus first brought the tribes together into separate enclosures to vote in the comitia in 145 BC; the ballot for magisterial elections was introduced in 139 BC.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
The Pat Coyle Collection.
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