© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Marcus Antonius M·ANTONIVS·IMP·III·VIR·R·P·C 39 BC
39 BC year| Gold | 8.01 g | 22 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 | 8.01 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Octavia, right.
Border of dots.
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin bearing the image of Marcus Antonius (Marc Antony) was minted in 39 BC, during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC). One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of gold and weighed 8.01 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Marcus Antony, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, and later one of the triumvirs who ruled Rome after the death of Julius Caesar. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of gold reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Republic during that time.
