Lot 58-144. P. Porcius Laeca. 110-109 B.C. AR denarius. Ex D. Thomas collection.

P. Porcius Laeca. 110-109 B.C. AR denarius (18.3 mm, 3.71 g, 7 h). ROMA P·LAECA, helmeted head of Roma right, X below / PROVOCO, Roman warrior standing left, placing his hand above the head of a citizen; to right, lictor standing left. Crawford 301/1; Sydenham 571; RSC Porcia 4. toned aVF. 

Ex D. Thomas collection. 

An important reverse type illustrating the principle of provocatio, a procedure by which a citizen had the right to appeal to the people against the decision of a magistrate which he considered to be an abuse of official power.

 

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