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Cistophorus - Marcus Antonius M•ANTONIVS•IMP•COS•DESIG•ITER•ET•TERT / III•VIR R•P•C 39 BC

39 BC year
Silver 11.86 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Triumvir
Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) (43 BC - 32 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
39 BC
Value
Cistophorus (3⁄25)
Currency
Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.86 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#66597
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Draped bust of Octavia right above cista mystica, flanked by coiled snakes with heads erect; on left and right, inscription.
No border.

Script: Latin

Lettering: III•VIR R•P•C

Unabridged legend: Triumviri Rei Publicae Constituandae

Translation: Triumvirate for the Restoration of the Government.

Edge

Gross

Interesting fact

The Cistophorus coin featuring Marcus Antonius is notable for its unique design, which includes a portrait of Antonius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Antonius' reign as a triumvir, a position he shared with Octavian (later known as Augustus) and Lepidus, and it signifies the political alliance between the three men. Additionally, the coin's imagery highlights Antonius' military victories and his role as a powerful Roman leader.

Price

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