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Denarius - Mark Antony M•ANTONIVS•IMP•III•VIR•R•P•C / PIETAS COS 41 BC
41 BC year| Silver | 4.06 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 | 41 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing left, holding lighted turibulum in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; two storks perch on cornucopia. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS COS
Comment
Mass varies: 3.44–4.06 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. The coin's design and inscription also highlight the importance of the concept of "Pietas" or piety in Roman culture, which emphasized the importance of duty, loyalty, and devotion to the state and the gods.
