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Aureus Norbana: Gaius Norbanus Flaccus; Lucius Cestius; L·CESTIVS C·NORBA PR EX·S·C 43 BC
43 BC year| Gold | 8.06 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 43 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Curule chair, of which front legs are decorated with sculpted eagles and on which are two snakes facing each other.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L·CESTIVS
EX·S·C PR
C·NORBA
Unabridged legend:
Lucius Cestius
Ex Senatus Consulto Praetores
Gaius Norbanus
Translation:
The praetors Lucius Cestius and Gaius Norbanus.
By decree of the Senate.
Comment
Little is known about Lucius Cestius except his coins issued during his praetor office in 43 BC.It is supposed he would be from the gens Pobilia and that he would be the father of Gaius Cestius for whom was built the Pyramid of Cestius in Rome.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Gaius Norbanus Flaccus on one side and the image of Lucius Cestius on the other. This coin is one of the few known examples of a Roman coin that features two consuls on opposite sides, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-43) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus (Norbana: Gaius Norbanus Flaccus; Lucius Cestius; L·CESTIVS C·NORBA PR EX·S·C) (43 BC) coin.
