Silver Denarius, Lucius Manlius Torquatus, 113-112 BCE

Silver Denarius, Lucius Manlius Torquatus, 113-112 BCE

Obverse-- KDM, K is the mintmark for Carthage, reflecting the Greek qoppa, from Hebrew/Phoenician quf.

Torquatus was in Africa in 47 BCE with Metellus Scipio and in 46 BCE was captured and killed with him or committed suicide with him.

DM, Denarius Moneta, a coin of the official mint

Reverse, by Senate decree.

Tap center for reverse.

Tap 6 oclock for text.