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Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Octavian M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·BARBAT·Q·P / CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C 41 BC
41 BC year| Gold | 8.05 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.05 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#332765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of Octavian, right, bearded.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C
Translation: The emperor Caesar, pontiff, triumvir for the restoration of the Republic
Comment
The IMP and AVG titles on the obverse are ligate.Marcus Barbatius Pollio was not the third member of the Second Triumvirate - who was Lepidus - and rather acted here as moneyer. He held the office of Quaestor Pro Praetore in the east in 41-40 BC and was probably also Curule Aedile.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman leaders, Marcus Antonius and Octavian, on opposite sides, signifying the political alliance and power-sharing agreement between the two men during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-41) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Octavian (M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·BARBAT·Q·P / CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C) (41 BC) coin.
