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Aureus - Cassius LIBERTAS M·AQVINVS·LEG / C·CASSI PR·COS 43 BC - 42 BC
| Gold | 8.02 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 | 8.02 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod with cauldron, decorated with two laurel-branches.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C·CASSI PR·COS
Unabridged legend: Gaius Cassius Pro Consul
Translation: The proconsul Gaius Cassius
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Cassius coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically between 43 BC and 42 BC. It features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, on one side, and Cassius, a Roman politician and military leader, on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 8.02 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political upheaval in Rome. The Roman Republic was in the midst of a civil war, and the coin's imagery was likely intended to promote the idea of freedom and liberty, which were core values of the Roman Republic. The fact that the coin features an image of Cassius, who was a prominent political figure of the time, suggests that it may have been used as a tool for political propaganda, promoting his image and ideals to the Roman people.
