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Aureus - Fulvia C·NVMONIVS VAALA 41 BC
41 BC year| Gold | 8.08 g | 20 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 | 8.08 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#333158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier rushing left, holding in front his shield on left arm and his sword with right hand, attacking rampart defended by two further soldiers holding shield and sword.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C·NVMONIVS VAALA
Translation: Gaius Numonius Vala
Comment
The obverse design is thought to be Fluvia, Mark Antony's wife, depicted as Victory.
Only fifteen specimens known of which apparently only three are in private hands.
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Fulvia coin was minted during the reign of Julius Caesar, and it features an image of his mother, Fulvia, on the obverse (front side). This was a unique departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of gods and goddesses. The inclusion of Fulvia's image on the coin was seen as a way to promote Julius Caesar's family and reinforce his claim to power.
