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Aureus Cornelia: Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus; CN·LENTVL 59 BC
59 BC year| Gold | 7.84 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 59 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.84 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#361352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle on thunderbolt, left, looking right and with wings outstretched.
Bead and reel border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CN·LENTVL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic. The coin was valued at 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount at the time, and it was used to pay soldiers for their service and to purchase supplies for the military. The use of the Aureus coin as a means of payment for the military helped to standardize transactions and simplify trade within the Roman Empire.
