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Denarius - Marcus Antonius M•ANT•IMP•AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C•L•GELL•Q•P / CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C 41 BC
41 BC year| Silver | 3.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bare head of Octavius right; behind, lituus; around, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C
Translation:
Caesar Imperator Pontifex (Emperor Caesar [Octavius], Priest)
Triumviri Rei Publicae Constituandae (Triumvirate for the Restoration of the Government)
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Marcus Antonius (Marc Antony) on one side and a depiction of Caesar Pontiff on the other, indicating the political alliance between the two leaders during their reign in the Roman Republic.
