Aemilius Lepidus Paullus on the reverse recalls the figure of his ancestor Lucius Aemilius Paulus of Macedon which in 168 BC, commanding the Roman troops at the Battle of Pydna, led to the final subjugation of Macedonia to Rome and the permanent domination of Rome over the Hellenistic world.
Well preserved coin with only slight wear on high points and a fair amount of mint luster.
Roman Republic
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius 62 BC, Rome mint
Obverse: veiled and diademed head of Concordia right
AVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA
Reverse: trophy, to left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons) standing right, to right, Paullus standing left
Diameter 20 mm, weight 4.02 g
