Aureus - Octavian C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C / L·MVSSIDIVS·T·F·LONGVS·IIII·VIR·A·P·F

€333,530.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year42 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight8.06 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#494/9a, RCV I#1527, BMC RR#4227
Obverse descriptionHead of Octavian right, bearded. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringC·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C
(Translation: Gaius Caesar, triumvir for the restoration of the Republic)
Reverse descriptionMars standing right, wearing Corinthian helmet, holding sword in left hand and spear in right hand, resting left foot on shield set on ground. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL·MVSSIDIVS·T·F·LONGVS·IIII·VIR·A·P·F
(Translation: Lucius Mussidius Longus, son of Titus, triumvir for the striking of the coinage)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-42)  - -
Catalog ID8410346530
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