Diameter 21 mm
Grade EX
Metal Gold
Mint African mints
Orientation dies 9 h
Rarity R4 - Some known examples
Type Aureus
Weight 7.96 g
Year of issue -42
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Aureus of Quintus Cornuficius, 42 AC., African mint.
BMC/RR. 28 var. ; CRR. 1355 var. ; RRC. 509/3
O/ Draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant skin ; behind the neck, two spears.
R/ Q · CORN-VFICI · - AVGVR · IMP
Quintus Cornuficius veiled standing left, holding the lituus in right hand, crowned by Juno Sospita standing left, a raven on shoulder, holding a crown in right hand, a spear and a shield in left hand.
1999.11.116 : Lugdunum - Musée et théâtres romains, gold, 7,96 gr, 21 mm, 9h.
Found in an archaeological excavation in 1978 at rue des Farges (Lyon). For the moment, this coin isn't presented in exhibition halls.
Reference : BMC/RR. 28 var. ; CRR. 1355 var. ; RRC. 509/3
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