Macedonia, Roman Protectorate, Gaius Publilius
Description:
Macedonia, Roman Protectorate, Gaius Publilius - Quaestor (168 - 166 BC). Head of Roma right in helmet decorated with griffin / ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ - ΤΑΜΙΟΥ ΓΑΙΟΥ - ΠΟΠΛΙΛΙΟΥ in oak wreath.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
12,18 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1319
Commentary:
thick flan, green patina, good details, well centered
History:
After the defeat of last Macedonian king, Perseus, the country was divided in 4 administrative territories, with two common Roman questors: Gaius Publilius and Lucius Fulcinnius, who were also responsible for minting the coinage.
Article Number:
024-05-06-41652