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Aureus - Cassius LIBERTAS M·AQVINVS·LEG / C·CASSI IMP 43 BC - 42 BC
| Gold | 7.87 g | 19 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 | 7.87 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#358696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod with cauldron, decorated with two laurel-branches.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C·CASSI IMP
Unabridged legend: Gaius Cassius Imperator.
Translation: The emperor Gaius Cassius.
Comment
Babelon Cassia 13; Bahrfeldt 57.
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 the image of Cassius, a Roman general and politician, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, and the image of Libertas was likely included as a symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy.
