© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius Livineia: Lucius Livineius Regulus; REGVLVS•F PRAEF•VR 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.78 g | 18 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 | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Curule chair; on either side, fasces. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGVLVS•F PRAEF•VR
Comment
The gens Livineia was a plebeian family.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a dolphin on the reverse side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.
