Ancus Marcius

Ancus Marcius
Ancus Marcius depicted on a 57 BC denarius
King of Rome
Reignc. 640–616 BC
PredecessorTullus Hostilius
SuccessorLucius Tarquinius Priscus
FatherNuma Marcius
MotherPompilia

Ancus Marcius (Classical Latin: [ˈaŋkʊs ˈmaːrkiʊs]) was the legendary fourth king of Rome,[1][2][3] who traditionally reigned 24 years.[4] Upon the death of the previous king, Tullus Hostilius, the Roman Senate appointed an interrex, who in turn called a session of the assembly of the people who elected the new king.[5] Ancus is said to have ruled by waging war as Romulus did, while also promoting peace and religion as Numa Pompilius did.[6]

Ancus Marcius was believed by many Romans to have been the namesake of the Marcii, a plebeian family.[7][8][9]

O: diademed head of Ancus Marcius, lituus behind

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R: equestrian statue on 5 arches of aqueduct (Aqua Marcia)

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Silver denarius struck by Lucius Marcius Philippus in Rome 56 BC.
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