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Denarius - Mark Antony M•ANTON•IMP•AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C / L•PLANCVS•IMP•ITER 40 BC
40 BC year| Silver | 3.68 g | 20 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 | 40 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.68 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#377594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt, jug and caduceus. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L·PLANCVS·IMP·ITER
Comment
Mass varies: 3.54–4.03 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Mark Antony, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, and one of the triumvirs who ruled Rome after the assassination of Julius Caesar. The coin was minted in 40 BC, during Antony's reign as Imperator (commander-in-chief) of the Roman Republic. The coin's design and inscription reflect Antony's status and power at the time, with the title "M•ANTON•IMP•AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C" indicating his position as Imperator, and the phrase "L•PLANCVS•IMP•ITER" suggesting his role as a leader and commander. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.68 grams also reflect the value and scarcity of silver during this time period.
