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Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Octavian M·ANTONIVS·III·VIR·R·P·C / C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C 43 BC
43 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 | 43 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#332749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Octavian right, bearded.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C · CAESAR · III · VIR · R · P · C
Unabridged legend: Gaius Caesar Tresviri Rei Publicae Constituendae
Translation: Gaius 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, which symbolizes the political alliance and power-sharing agreement between the two men during that time.
