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Aureus Mussidia: Lucius Mussidius Longus; C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C / L·MVSSIDIVS LONGVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.02 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.02 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#339424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae tied with fillet.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L·MVSSIDIVS LONGVS
Unabridged legend: Lucius Mussidius Longus
Translation: Lucius Mussidius Longus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Lucius Mussidius Longus, who was a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and the abbreviation "C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C" which stands for "Gaius Julius Caesar, three times consul, imperator, and pontifex maximus" on the other side. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically in 42 BC, and it was made of gold, weighing 8.02 grams.
