Diameter 20 mm
Grade SPL
Metal Gold
Mint African mints
Orientation dies 7 h
Rarity R4 - Some known examples
Type Aureus
Weight 8.32 g
Year of issue -42
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Aureus of Quintus Cornuficius, 42 AC., African mint.
BMC/RR. p. 577 ; CRR. 1352 ; RRC. 509/1
O/ Head of Jupiter - Amon left.
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.
1999.11.117 : Lugdunum - Musée et théâtres romains, gold, 8,32 gr, 20 mm, 7h.
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. p. 577 ; CRR. 1352 ; RRC. 509/1
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