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Denarius Vibia: Gaius Vibius Varus; C•VIBIVS VARVS 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.75 g | 20 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 | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva standing right, holding Victory in left hand and spear in right hand; at feet right, shield ; before and behind, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C•VIBIVS
VARVS
Translation: Gaius Vibius Varus
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Vibia was a plebian family.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Gaius Vibius Varus, who was a Roman politician and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a triumphant Roman warrior holding a trophy and a shield, symbolizing the Roman Republic's military victories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-42) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Vibia: Gaius Vibius Varus; C•VIBIVS VARVS) (42 BC) coin.
