Ancus Marcius
Ancus Marcius (Classical Latin: [ˈaŋkʊs ˈmaːrkiʊs]) was the legendary fourth king of Rome, who traditionally reigned 24 years. 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. Ancus is said to have ruled by waging war as Romulus did, while also promoting peace and religion as Numa Pompilius did.
| Ancus Marcius | |
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Ancus Marcius depicted on a 57 BC denarius | |
| King of Rome | |
| Reign | c. 640–616 BC |
| Predecessor | Tullus Hostilius |
| Successor | Lucius Tarquinius Priscus |
| Father | Numa Marcius |
| Mother | Pompilia |
Ancus Marcius was believed by many Romans to have been the namesake of the Marcii, a plebeian family.
| 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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