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Æ22 Countermarked 42 BC - 41 BC
| Bronze | 5.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 42 BC - 41 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena Pallas advancing right, holding thunderbolt and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INST L CAS
II VIR
Edge
Plain
Comment
Magistrates : L.Cas (duovir); M.Insteius C f Tectus (duovir)Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Julius Caesar, who was the Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during his lifetime, and it's believed that he may have personally overseen the minting process. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during Caesar's lifetime and bears his image, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
