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Aureus Vibia: Gaius Vibius Varus; C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C / C·VEIBIVS VAARVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8.1 g | 20 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 | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#337662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C · VEIBIVS
VAARVS
Unabridged legend: Caius Veibius Vaarus
Translation: Caius Vibius Varus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Gaius Vibius Varus, who was a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and the image of a Roman eagle on the other. The eagle was a symbol of Roman power and authority, and its inclusion on the coin highlights the influence and reach of the Roman Republic at the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, further emphasizes the wealth and prestige of the Roman Republic during this period.
