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Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Marcus Antonius Antyllus M·ANTONI·M·F·M·N·AVG·IMP·TERT / COS·ITER·ΔESIGN·TERT·III·VIR·R·P·C 34 BC
34 BC year| Gold | 7.85 g | 19 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 | 7.85 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Marcus Antonius Junior, right.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS·ITER·ΔESIGN·TERT·III·VIR·R·P·C
Comment
Marcus Antonius Antyllus was the son of Mark Antony, sometimes referred to as Marcus Antonius Junior.Interesting fact
The Aureus coin features an interesting fact: it has a unique reverse design that showcases the portrait of Marcus Antonius Antyllus, the son of Mark Antony, who was still a child when the coin was minted. This is a rare instance of a child being depicted on an ancient Roman coin, making it a fascinating piece of history.
