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Denarius Mussidia: Lucius Mussidius Longus; CONCORDIA / L•MVSSIDIVS•LONGVS CLOACIN 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 4.02 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Shrine of Venus Cloacina consisting of circular platform inscribed, surmounted bu two statues of the goddess; to left, steps and tripod; to right, low column.
Moneyer mark around.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•MVSSIDIVS•LONGVS
CLOACIN
Translation:
Lucius Mussidius Longus
Cloacina
Comment
The gens Mussidia was a family little known, except on the coins of Rome struck during the latest days of the Republic.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Concordia was an important symbol of Roman values and was often depicted on coins during this time period. The fact that this coin features her image suggests that the Roman Republic placed a high value on unity and harmony, and saw it as an important aspect of their society.
