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Aureus - Mark Antony ANT•AVG•IMP•III•V•R•P•C / PIETAS•COS 41 BC
41 BC year| Gold | 7.83 g | 21.33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Triumvir | Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.83 g |
| Diameter | 21.33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#325202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; at her feet left, a stork. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS·COS
Translation:
Pietas
Consul
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Mark Antony is that it features the first known use of the title "Imperator" (IMP) on a Roman coin, signifying Mark Antony's position as a military commander. This title would later become a standard feature on Roman imperial coins.
