42 BC IMPERATORIAL ROME Rare LEPIDUS - OCTAVIAN Triumvirs " TWO PORTRAIT " Denarius
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FOR the complete story, FULL DETAILS and BIG CLEAR PICTURES, Please SEE THE DESCRIPTION 42 BC IMPERATORIAL ROME >Rare LEPIDUS-OCTAVIAN Triumvirs "TWO PORTRAIT" Denarius 42 BC IMPERATORIAL ROME >Rare LEPIDUS-OCTAVIAN Triumvirs "TWO PORTRAIT" Denarius Description This is a rare, silver, "Double Portrait" Denarius from the very end of the ancient "Roman Republic". It was struck in the spring or summer of 42 BC b...y a military mint in Italy moving with the "Pontifex Maximus and Triumvir" Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. His rare portrait is on the obverse and Caesar's heir, his fellow Triumvir, and the future first Emperor Augustus, but at this time still known as Octavian but called "Caesar", is on the reverse.
After Caesar was assassinated Marc Anthony went north with his army to attack one of the assassins. Meanwhile, Cicero incited the Senate to declare Anthony an outlaw and sent the two Consuls, their legions and young Octavian, who had raised another army, after him. After the fight, the two Consuls were dead, Octavian was bringing now his troops back to Rome and Anthony was forced to flee over the Alps to his friend, the Pontifex Maximus, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. more…
NGC Certified, Choice Fine, 3/5 Strike, 2/5 Surface, Brushed.
"Roman Coins & Their Values", Volume 1, by David R. Sear. #1523.
"The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC" by David R. Sear. #140(a?).
Obverse: LEPIDVS • PONT • MAX • III • V • R • P • C • Lepidus, Pontifex Maximus, Triumvir. • NT and MA in ligature or monogram. • Bare head of Marcus Aemilius Lepidus right.
Lepidus and Anthony made common bond and returned to Italy. Octavian had returned to Rome and forced the Senate to declare him Consul, even though he was way underage for the office. Octavian then marched north to confront Lepidus and Anthony. When they met, instead of fighting, they formed the "Second Triumvirate".
Then, all three returned to Rome and the proscriptions began. This was when Cicero and many others died. This coin, the only issue by Lepidus, who quickly faded into the background, was struck at this time also. Anthony and the young "Caesar" went on to defeat Brutus and Cassius at Philippi and the rest as they say, is history.
Reverse: (C? CAESAR) • IMP • III • V • R • P • C • Gaius Caesar (Octavian), Imperator and Triumvir. • MP in ligature. • Bare head of Octavian right. • On some specimens there is an initial C before the name CAESAR, thus 140 or 140a, but as it is off the flan, here we cannot tell.
Front of the holder.
Back of the holder.
The Coin: A rare, rare, coin and so historical. Few of these were made because even this early, Lepidus was very much a "Junior" partner. It has been certified and graded by the prestigious third-party grading service Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or (NGC). Even though it has been professionally graded, that is just an opinion and grading is subjective, so please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
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After Caesar was assassinated Marc Anthony went north with his army to attack one of the assassins. Meanwhile, Cicero incited the Senate to declare Anthony an outlaw and sent the two Consuls, their legions and young Octavian, who had raised another army, after him. After the fight, the two Consuls were dead, Octavian was bringing now his troops back to Rome and Anthony was forced to flee over the Alps to his friend, the Pontifex Maximus, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus. more…
NGC Certified, Choice Fine, 3/5 Strike, 2/5 Surface, Brushed.
"Roman Coins & Their Values", Volume 1, by David R. Sear. #1523.
"The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC" by David R. Sear. #140(a?).
Obverse: LEPIDVS • PONT • MAX • III • V • R • P • C • Lepidus, Pontifex Maximus, Triumvir. • NT and MA in ligature or monogram. • Bare head of Marcus Aemilius Lepidus right.
Lepidus and Anthony made common bond and returned to Italy. Octavian had returned to Rome and forced the Senate to declare him Consul, even though he was way underage for the office. Octavian then marched north to confront Lepidus and Anthony. When they met, instead of fighting, they formed the "Second Triumvirate".
Then, all three returned to Rome and the proscriptions began. This was when Cicero and many others died. This coin, the only issue by Lepidus, who quickly faded into the background, was struck at this time also. Anthony and the young "Caesar" went on to defeat Brutus and Cassius at Philippi and the rest as they say, is history.
Reverse: (C? CAESAR) • IMP • III • V • R • P • C • Gaius Caesar (Octavian), Imperator and Triumvir. • MP in ligature. • Bare head of Octavian right. • On some specimens there is an initial C before the name CAESAR, thus 140 or 140a, but as it is off the flan, here we cannot tell.
Front of the holder.
Back of the holder.
The Coin: A rare, rare, coin and so historical. Few of these were made because even this early, Lepidus was very much a "Junior" partner. It has been certified and graded by the prestigious third-party grading service Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or (NGC). Even though it has been professionally graded, that is just an opinion and grading is subjective, so please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING to the USA! Due to the size and weight of this piece, a padded envelope is mandatory so out of the US shipping will be by eBay Global Shipping, costs as determined by the eBay calculator for your location, nothing extra added.
Payment I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed.
If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem,
PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will automatically open a non payment case on the eighth day. Shipping Shipping to the USA will be FREE!
Shipping OUT OF THE USA will be FREE FROM ME to the eBay GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM.
International fees will be determined by the eBay Global Shipping calculator for your location - NOTHING Extra Added!
International Buyers – Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
I SHIP THE DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT! About Us We are a long time collectors who enjoys listing things on eBay. We try to give you the best pictures we can and as much information about the item as we can, so you know what you are buying.
I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value.
I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it. Contact Us I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid.
