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Aureus - Marcus Aemilius Lepidus M·LEPIDVS·III·VIR·R·P·C / L·MVSSIDIVS LONGVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.08 g | 20.5 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 | 8.08 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#333231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae tied with fillet.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L · MVSSIDIVS LONGVS
Translation: Lucius Mussidius Longus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Marcus Aemilius Lepidus is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a jug and a lituus, which are symbols associated with the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna. This design was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular issue.
