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Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Octavia M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N·AVGVR·IMP·TIIRT / COS·DIISIG·ITIIR·IIT·TIIRT·III·VIR·R·P·C 38 BC
38 BC year| Gold | 8.02 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 38 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.02 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Octavia, right.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS·DIISIG·ITIIR·IIT·TIIRT·III·VIR·R·P·C
Unabridged legend: Consul Designatus Iterum et Tertium Triumvir Rei Publicæ Constituendæ
Translation: Consul designated for the third time, triumvir for the restoration of the Republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Marcus Antonius (Marc Antony) and Octavia, who were both prominent figures in ancient Rome. Marcus Antony was a powerful Roman general and politician, while Octavia was the sister of Julius Caesar and the wife of Mark Antony. The coin was minted in 38 BC, during the Roman Republic, and it is made of gold, weighing 8.02 grams. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural significance of the time, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
