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Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Octavian M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·R·A·R·R·AT·Q·P / CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C 41 BC
41 BC year| Gold | 7.96 g | 21 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 | 7.96 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman leaders, Marcus Antonius (Marc Antony) and Octavian (Augustus Caesar), on opposite sides, symbolizing their political alliance and power sharing agreement during the Roman Republic.
