Roman Republic - Denarius - L. Critonius and M. Fannius. Rome 86 B.C. - P.A / M. FAN. L. CR. The two Aediles. - Silver

Roman Republic L. Critonius and M. Fannius Silver denarius (3. 92 g. 19 mm.) . Rome mint, 86 B. C. Obv. : AED. PL Bust of Ceres r. , draped and wearing wreath of corn ears. Rev. : P. A / M. FAN. L. CR. Two male figures seated r. on bench side by side; on r. , corn ear. Cr. 351/1. Syd. 717. Seaby Critonia 1a. Rare. Nice toning. Scarce coin! The two Aediles L. Critonius and M. Fannius are shown in their functions in connection with corn-distributions. Remarkable is the subsellium which proves that Critonius and Fannius were plebeian Aediles. This office was invented in 494 to help the Tribunus Plebis. Plebeian Aediles were only allowed to sit on a bench called subsellium, while the Curule Aediles were allowed to sit on a sella curulis and wear the toga praetexta. Please see photos for better impression. Outside of Spain there may be export and customs charges. 16062