Roman Republic. Q. Fabius Labeo. Denarius Rome, 123 B.C. Jupiter driving galloping quadriga right (No reserve price)

This Roman Republic denarius minted by Q. Fabius Labeo in 123 BC features a depiction of Jupiter driving a galloping quadriga, a four-horse chariot, a common iconographic motif symbolizing divine authority and victory. The Fabius family was a prominent Roman gens with significant political influence, and magistrates often used coinage to display family heritage and Rome’s religious traditions. Denarii from this period were struck primarily in silver and played a vital role in commerce and military payments. The imagery and inscriptions on such coins provide valuable information about Roman religion, political figures, and monetary economy during the late Republic.