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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Quintus Labienus Q•LABIENVS•PARTHICVS•IMP 40 BC
40 BC year| Gold | 7.98 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#320188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian horse right, with bridle and saddle, to which bow-case and quiver are attached.
Border of dots.
Comment
Struck by a mint moving in the Parthia region.Only five specimens known.
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Quintus Labienus (Q•LABIENVS•PARTHICVS•IMP) (40 BC) coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that the coin was minted to commemorate Labienus' victory over the Parthian Empire, and its design features an image of Labienus himself, along with various symbols and inscriptions that reflect his military achievements. Despite its age, the coin remains in high demand among collectors and historians, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and political landscape of ancient Rome.
