Roman Republic, Q. Minucius Thermus M.f., Denarius

Very interesting denarius with a picture on the reverse, a soldier of the Roman Army, saving his friend's life in a battle with the barbarians.

Roman Republic

Q. Minucius Thermus M.f., Denarius 103 BC, Rome mint

Obverse: Mars head in helmet facing left

Reverse: Roman legionnaire fighting a barbarian, at the same time protecting his lying companion, in the episode the inscription Q TERM MF (in the ligature)

Diameter 18 mm, weight 3.90