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Denarius - Mark Antony ANTON•AVG•IMP•III•COS•DES•III•III•V•R•P•C / ANTONIVS AVG•IMP•III 33 BC
33 BC year| Silver | 3.84 g | 19 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 | 33 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription in two lines.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANTONIVS
AVG•IMP•III
Unabridged legend: Antonius Augurus Imperator Tertium
Translation: [Mark] Antony, Augur, Emperor for the Third time
Edge
Gross
Comment
This coin is one of the few that bear the signature of the engraver for the Republican period.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Mark Antony, one of the most powerful Roman generals and politicians of the 1st century BC, who played a crucial role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 33 BC, during Antony's third consulship, and it highlights his titles and achievements, including his role as Imperator (commander) and his victories in Egypt. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the political and cultural influences of the time, showcasing the blend of Roman and Hellenistic styles that characterized the late Roman Republic.
