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Aureus Livineia: Lucius Livineius Regulus; C·CAESAR III·VIR·R·P·C / L·REGVLVS IIII·VIR·A·P·F 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.12 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.12 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeneas, right, carrying Anchises on left shoulder.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L·REGVLVS IIII·VIR·A·P·F
Unabridged legend: Lucius Regulus tresviri ad pecuniam feriundam
Translation: Lucius Regulus, tresvir for the striking of coinage
Comment
Counterclockwise lettering on reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Lucius Livineius Regulus, who was a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and the image of L. Regulus IIII, who was also a Roman politician, on the other side. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically in 42 BC, and it was made of gold, weighing 8.12 grams.
