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Denarius Mussidia: Lucius Mussidius Longus; L•MVSSIDIVS•LONGVS CLOACIN 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 4.01 g | 18 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 | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Mussidia was a family little known, except on the coins of Rome struck during the latest days of the Republic.Variant is known with CLOAC instead of CLOACIN.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Lucius Mussidius Longus on one side and a cloacina (a mythical creature) on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians, providing a glimpse into the economic and political climate of ancient Rome during the late Republic period.
