Nice denarius, minted in Rome in 104 BC by one of the monetary triumvirs of that year, Lucius Appuleius Saturninus, descended from the old and famous Appulei gens. This monetary triumvir in 104 BC, he quickly became one of the leaders of the popular party. While holding the office of tribune, with the help of praetor Gaius Servilius Glaucia, he tried to push through laws to ensure that the people giving land in fertile Sicily and Macedonia. However, it was met with strong opposition from the nobles. The Senate declared a state of emergency, and Saturninus took the Capitol in response. Besieged with his sympathizers by troops of nobles for the guarantee of inviolability granted by consul Gaius Marius, he moved to the Curia, where, despite the consul's warranty, he was killed by radical representatives of nobles.
Roman Republic
L. Appuleius Saturninus (104 BC), Denarius 104 BC, mint Rome
Obverse: helmeted head of Roma left
Reverse: Saturn, holding harpa and reins, driving quadriga right, •• above
Weight 3,79 g
