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Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Marcus Antonius Antyllus ANTON·AVG·IMP·III·COS·DES·III·III·V·R·P·C / M·ANTONIVS·M·F·F 34 BC
34 BC year| Gold | 7.99 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Triumvir | Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 34 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#333119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Marcus Antonius Junior, right.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M · ANTONIVS · M · F · F
Unabridged legend: Marcus Antonius Marcus Filii Filius
Translation: Marcus Antonius, grandson (son of the son) of Marcus
Comment
Marcus Antonius Antyllus was the son of Mark Antony, sometimes referred to as Marcus Antonius Junior.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Marcus Antonius (Marc Antony) and his son Marcus Antonius Antyllus on opposite sides, which was a unique design choice for Roman coins at the time.
