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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
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 | 8.02 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#335693 |
|---|---|
| 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 7 o'clock with MV 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 warship on the other. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time of great political and social change in Rome, and the image of the warship may have been included to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman navy. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
