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Aureus Mussidia: Lucius Mussidius Longus; M·LEPIDVS·III·VIR·R·P·C / L·MVSSIDIVS·T·F·LONGVS·IIII·VIR·A·P·F 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.1 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 | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335692 |
|---|---|
| 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
Lettering starting at 11 o'clock.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 lion on the other side. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time when the Roman Empire was still in its early stages and was not yet the dominant power it would later become. The coin's design reflects the importance of the Roman military and the influence of Greek culture on Roman art and architecture.
