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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian L•LIVINEIVS REGVLVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Triumvir | Octavian (Caius Octavius) (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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#427342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing right, holding palm-branch over left shoulder and wreath in right hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•LIVINEIVS REGVLVS
Translation: Lucius Livineius Regulus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Octavian (L•LIVINEIVS REGVLVS) coin is that it features an image of Octavian, who would later become the Roman Emperor Augustus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of a Roman warship, known as a trireme, which symbolizes Octavian's naval victories. This coin was minted in 42 BC, during a time of great political turmoil in Rome, and its design reflects the political and military ambitions of Octavian, who would eventually become the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
