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Aureus - Ahenobarbus AHENOBAR / NEPT CN·DOMITIVS·L·F·IMP 41 BC
41 BC year| Gold | 8.1 g | 20.67 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.67 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle temple of Neptune; around, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEPT CN·DOMITIVS·L·F·IMP
Translation:
Neptuno: to Neptune.
Gnaeus Domitius Lucius Fili, Imperator: Gnaeus Domitius, son of Lucius, imperator
Comment
Ahenobarbus was acclaimed imperator after his naval victory over Calvinus at the Battle of Philippi.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Ahenobarbus coin is that it features a rare and unique design element. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, while the reverse side features a depiction of a trident, which was a symbol associated with Neptune. This combination of a deity and a symbol associated with that deity was not common on Roman coins, making the Aureus - Ahenobarbus coin stand out among other coins of its time.
