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Denarius Livineia: Lucius Livineius Regulus; L•REGVLVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.53 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Depiction of a venatio (fight between gladiators and animals); in foreground, one man attacking left a lion with spear; in background, second man attacking right a panther, with shield in left hand and sword in right hand; on left, wounded boar.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•REGVLVS
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Livineia was a plebeian family.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Lucius Livineius Regulus, a Roman general and politician, on one side, and a depiction of a trophy on the other. The trophy is believed to represent the spoils of war and symbolize Regulus' military victories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-42) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Livineia: Lucius Livineius Regulus; L•REGVLVS) (42 BC) coin.
