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Denarius - Mark Antony P·SEPVLLIVS MACER 44 BC
44 BC year| Silver | 4.01 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 44 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#375970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Desultor on horseback charging right, wearing conical cap, reins in left hand, whip in right; second horse behind, palm frond and wreath at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P·SEPVLLIVS MACER
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–4.31 g;Diameter varies: 17–21 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 44 BC, during Antony's reign as consul, and it is believed to be one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a living person. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring gods and goddesses on coins, and it marked a shift towards the use of portraiture in Roman coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-44) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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