© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Octavian M·ANTON·IMP·III·VIR·R·P·C / CAESAR·IMP·III·VIR·R·P·C 39 BC
39 BC year| Gold | 8.09 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 39 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.09 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Octavian right, bearded.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR · IMP · III · VIR · R · P · C
Unabridged legend: Caesar Imperatori Tresviri Rei Publicae Constituendae
Translation: The emperor Caesar, triumvir for the restoration of the Republic
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, symbolizing their political alliance and power sharing agreement during the Roman Republic.
