© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Octavian C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C / L·MVSSIDIVS·T·F·LONGVS·IIII·VIR·A·P·F 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.05 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 | 8.05 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#337060 |
|---|---|
| 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 set on ground.
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Octavian coin is that it features the image of Octavian, who would later become the Roman Emperor Augustus, on the obverse (front side), signifying his rise to power and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
