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Denarius - Mark Antony A͡N͡T•A͡VG•IMP•III•V•R•P•C / PIETAS•COS 41 BC
41 BC year| Silver | 4.1 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 41 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, stork. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS•COS
Comment
Babelon Antonia 44; Mazzini 77.
Mass varies: 3.71–4.1 g;
Diameter varies: 17–21 mm;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mark Antony, one of the most powerful Roman generals and politicians of his time, who would later go on to play a crucial role in the downfall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus.
