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Denarius - Mark Antony M•ANTONIVS•III•VIR•R•P•C 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.97 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 | 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.97 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#391304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiate head of Sol, right. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M•ANTONIVS•III•VIR•R•P•C
Comment
Babelon Antonia 31; C 70.
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 42 BC, during Antony's third consulship, and it is believed to be one of the most well-known and widely circulated coins from the Roman Republic.
