L. Antestius Gragulus, 136 BC, Denarius

L. Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Silver, Roman Republic, minted in 136 BC, Rome. Weight: 3.78g, Diameter: approximately 18 mm.

The obverse features the legend "GRAG", while the reverse displays "L AES / ROMA". The coin demonstrates a typical Roman Republican strike with well-centered details. Numismatic reference is Crawford 238/1. This coin was issued during a period of Roman expansion and consolidation of power in the Mediterranean. The denarius was a key denomination in the Roman economy, and its production under L. Antestius Gragulus signifies the adaptation of Roman monetary policies to meet the demands of an expanding republic. As a historical artifact, it reflects the social and political structure of Rome in the late 2nd century BC, illustrating the function of money in both military and civil financing.