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© British Museum
Denarius - Mark Antony M•AN͡TON•COS IMP / M•LEPID•COS•IMP 43 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.71 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 |
| Years | 43 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#430536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M•LEPID•COS•IMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the profile of Mark Antony, one of the most powerful Roman generals and politicians of the 1st century BC, 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. The coin was minted during his consulship in 43 BC, just a year before his famous romantic and political alliance with Cleopatra VII of Egypt.
