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Aureus Mussidia: Lucius Mussidius Longus; L·MVSSIDI LONGVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.01 g | 20.3 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 | 8.01 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#358326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering within wreath of corn-ears.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L·MVSSIDI
LONGVS
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which was minted in 42 BC during the Roman Republic, features an image of Lucius Mussidius Longus, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was made of gold and weighed 8.01 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.
