Aureus Norbana: Gaius Norbanus Flaccus, Lucius Cestius, L·CESTIVS C·NORBA P·R S·C

€312,013.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year43 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight8.02 g
Dimensions17.62 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#491/1a, CRR#1153, BMC RR#4191, RCV I#11, Calicó#3, RBW#1717
Obverse descriptionBust of Africa right, draped, wearing elephant`s skin on head. Border of dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCurule chair, front legs carved in the shapes of eagles, a Corinthian helmet above. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL·CESTIVS P·R S·C C·NORBA
(Translation: Lucius Cestius Gaius Norbanus Praetores. The praetores Lucius Cestius [and] Gaius Norbanus. Senatus Consultum. By decree of the Senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (-43)  - -
Catalog ID3896433190
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