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Aureus - Octavian and Marcus Antonius CAESAR IMP / ANTONIVS IMP 39 BC
39 BC year| Gold | 8.07 g | 20.27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 39 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.07 g |
| Diameter | 20.27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Marcus Antonius right.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONIVS IMP
Unabridged legend: Antonius Imperator
Translation: The emperor Antony
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman leaders, Octavian and Marcus Antonius, on opposite sides, which symbolizes the political alliance and power-sharing agreement between the two men during that time.
