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Aureus Vibia: Gaius Vibius Varus; C·VIBIVS VARVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Gold | 8 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 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing to the left, holding in her left hand a mirror in which she looks at herself, a column behind her.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C·VIBIVS VARVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic. The coin was valued at 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount at the time, and it was used to pay soldiers for their service and to purchase supplies for the military. The use of the Aureus coin as a means of payment for the military helped to standardize transactions and simplify trade within the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-42) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus (Vibia: Gaius Vibius Varus; C·VIBIVS VARVS) (42 BC) coin.
