Silver Denarius - Roman Republic, c. 111-110 BC. Moneyer: Ap. Claudius Pulcher, T. Mallius & Q. Urbinius.
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma, right.
Rev: Victory in Chariot (triga), right.
(Sear-176) - 17mm, 3.86gm.
The Roman Republic was the period of the ancient Roman civilization when the government operated as a republic. It began with the overthrow of the Roman monarchy, traditionally dated around 509 BC, and its replacement by a government headed by two consuls, elected annually by the citizens and advised by a senate.
A complex constitution gradually developed, centered on the principles of a separation of powers and checks and balances. Except in times of dire national emergency, public offices were limited to one year, so in theory at least, no single individual could dominate his fellow citizens.
