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Denarius - Cassius C•CASSEI•IMP / M•SERVILIVS LEG 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.62 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#391312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab, right, holding aplustre in its claws; on left, rose and untied diadem. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M•SERVILIVS
LEG
Unabridged legend: Marcus Servilius Legatus
Translation: Legate Marcus Servilius
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman general, Gaius Cassius Longinus, who was a prominent figure in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar and played a key role in his assassination.
