Summary

Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 42 BC. Moneyer: L. MVSSIDIVS LONGVS (L. Mussidius Longus ), struck at the Rome mint. The moneyer is otherwise unknown but the types on his coinage reflect his support of Octavian (nephew of Julius Caesar whose portrait is on the obverse).

Obverse Description

Laureate head of Caesar facing right, no legend but bankers test marks behind

Reverse Description

At centre a cornucopiae on a globe; at left, a rudder; at right; a caduceus; to left, L. MVSSIDIVS; below, LONGVS

Edge Description

Plain

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