Aureus - Marcus Antonius and Octavia M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N·AVGVR·IMP·TER / COS·DESIGN·ITER·ET·TER·III·VIR·R·P·C
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
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|---|---|
| Period |
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 38 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.96 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 333088 |
| References | RRC# 533/3a Michael Hewson Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom (2 volumes). , CRR# 1200 Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard Forrer (ed.); 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.Herbert Appold Grueber; 1910. Coins of the Roman Republic in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes). , Calicó# 111-112 Xavier Calicó; 2003. The Roman avrei. Áureo & Calicó, Barcelona, Spain (2 volumes). |
Obverse
Head of Marcus Antonius, right.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M · ANTONIVS · M · F · M · N · AVGVR · IMP · TER
Unabridged legend: Marcus Antonius Marcus Filius Marcus Nepos Augurus Imperator Tertium
Translation: Marcus Antonius, son of Marcus, grandson of Marcus, augur, emperor for the third time
Reverse
Head of Octavia, right.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS · DESIGN · ITER · ET · TER · III · VIR · R · P · C
Unabridged legend: Consul Designatus Iterum et Tertium Triumvir Rei Publicæ Constituendæ
Translation: Consul designated for the third time, triumvir for the restoration of the Republic
Mint
Athens (ancient), GreeceComments
Less than ten examples known.
As part of a pact at Brundisium in 42 BC, shortly after the Battle of Philippi, Marc Antony agreed to Octavian's arrangement to marry his widowed sister, Octavia. She traveled with Antony for several years and assisted in negotiating the renewal of the triumvirate in 37 BC, which would last until 33 BC.
As part of a pact at Brundisium in 42 BC, shortly after the Battle of Philippi, Marc Antony agreed to Octavian's arrangement to marry his widowed sister, Octavia. She traveled with Antony for several years and assisted in negotiating the renewal of the triumvirate in 37 BC, which would last until 33 BC.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (-38) | 
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$ 120 000 | |||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 138 Lot 620 
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18 May 2023 | VF |
USD 32 770.44
(CHF 26 000.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094 Lot 32005
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19 Aug 2021 |
VF (NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5) |
USD 216 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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