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Aureus Mussidia: Lucius Mussidius Longus; M·ANTONIVS·III·VIR·R·P·C / L·MVSSIDIVS LONGVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.09 g | 20 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 | 8.09 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#338114 |
|---|---|
| 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 image of a Roman warship on the other. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time of great political and social change in Rome, and its design reflects the importance of military power and leadership during this period.
