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Aureus - Cassius LEIBERTAS C·CASSI·IMP / LENTVLVS SPINT 43 BC - 42 BC
| Gold | 8.11 g | 20.37 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.11 g |
| Diameter | 20.37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#359664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jug and lituus.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LENTVLVS
SPINT
Unabridged legend: Lentulus Spinther.
Translation: [Publius Cornelius] Lentulus Spinther.
Comment
Biaggi 44.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Cassius coin is that it features the image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty, on one side, and Lentulus Spinther, a Roman politician, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, and the image of Libertas was likely meant to symbolize the idea of freedom and democracy, which were core values of the Roman Republic.
