© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus Mussidia: Lucius Mussidius Longus; M·ANTONIVS·III·VIR·R·P·C / L·MVSSIDIVS·T·F·LONGVS·IIII·VIR·A·P·F· 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.07 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 | 8.07 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#336743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars standing right, wearing Corinthian helmet, holding sword in left hand and spear in right hand, resting left foot on shield.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L·MVSSIDIVS·T·F·LONGVS·IIII·VIR·A·P·F·
Unabridged legend: Lucius Mussidius Titus Fili Longus Trumviri Ad Pecuniam Feriundam
Translation: Lucius Mussidius Longus, son of Titus, triumvir for the striking of the coinage
Comment
MV on reverse is ligate.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 eagle on the other. The eagle is depicted holding a thunderbolt in its claws, which symbolizes the power and authority of the Roman Republic. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Republic was a powerful and dominant force, and that its leaders were chosen for their wisdom and military prowess.
