The Roman triumph (triumphus) was a civil ceremony and religious rite of ancient Rome, held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the success of a military commander who had led Roman forces to victory in the service of the state or, originally and traditionally, one who had successfully completed a foreign war. Here are three examples from different historical periods: The Republic: DOMITIA CN. DOMITIVS AHENOBARBVS. Helmeted head of Roma r., curl on l. shoulder; "X" behind; "ROMA" before. Rev..Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga r. holding laurel branch and thunderbolt; [CN DOMI] in exergue.Mint: Rome, 116-115 BC AR D Crawford 285/1; Sydenham 535; Domitia (7. 3.84gr,/19mm. 7h.). The Empire: ANTONINVS PIVS. Laureate bust r. "ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P" Rev.: Antoninus in slow quadriga l. In exerg. "COSIIII, each side "S C". Mint: Rome, 145 AD, AE Sestertius, C.319, BMC. 1668. S.1157, RIC 767 (scarce), (30mm. 24.03gr.). CARACALLA, MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum.AD 198-217. Æ (26mm, 12.85 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Detailed Triumph procession, Caracalla standing in quadriga driven to right by Victory; soldier leading the procession before, trophy and captives in field above. H&J 8.18.34.4. VF, green patina, spot of active corrosion on obverse. Rare type. From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.
Here's a triumphal quadriga to join the parade! Germanicus. Æ Dupondius Struck under Gaius (Caligula), AD 37-41. O: GERMANICVS/CAESAR in two lines above, Germanicus standing right in chariot, R: SIGNIS RECEPT/DEVICTIS GERM/S C in three lines across field, Germanicus, bareheaded, wearing cuirass and short tunic, holding aquila in left hand. RIC I 57 (Gaius); BMCRE 93-100 (Caligula); BN 140-51 (Caligula). Rome mint. 28 mm. 12.2 gm.
Terrific coins!!! I especially LOVE the 'Republican' and the Antoninus! Here's my pile on of a Triumphal chariot..... Roman Republic. L. Rubrius Dossenus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 87 BC. Laureate head right of Jupiter; to left, scepter. Reverse: Empty triumphal chariot right, surmounted by small figure of Victory. Sear 258; Rubria 1; Cr. 348/1; Syd. 705.
Love the Triumphal idea. I like the Triumphs of the Republic. Roman Republic Manlius Torquatus L. Corn Sulla 82 BCE AR Denarius 17mm 3.7g Military mint travelling w Sulla Obv: Roma Rev: Sulla triumphal quadriga victory holding wreath Craw 367-3 Syd 759 Sear 286 Roman Republic Rubrius Dossenius 87 BCE AR Denarius Obv: Jupiter Rev: Triumphal Quadriga Sear 258 Craw 348-1
