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The Triumvirs. Lepidus and Octavian. November-December 43 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. Bare head of Lepidus right; LEPIDVS • PO(NT) • (MA)X III • V • R • P • C • around / Bare head of Octavian right; C[AES]AR • IM • III VIR • R • P • C • around. Crawford 495/2c var. (IMP in reverse legend); CRI 140 var. (same); Sydenham 1323 var. (same); RSC 2 var. (same); BMCRR Africa 29 var. (same); RBW 1752 var. (same). Lightly toned, weakly struck, a few minor marks, struck off center. Good VF. Unpublished legend variety.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 42 (29 May 1997), lot 783.
This issue commemorates the foundation of the Second Triumvirate, and was probably struck from the proceeds of the proscriptions in preparation for the campaign against Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC. Lepidus is shown with the title Pontifex Maximus, an office which he received after the assassination of Julius Caesar and held until his death in 12 BC.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 42 (29 May 1997), lot 783.
This issue commemorates the foundation of the Second Triumvirate, and was probably struck from the proceeds of the proscriptions in preparation for the campaign against Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC. Lepidus is shown with the title Pontifex Maximus, an office which he received after the assassination of Julius Caesar and held until his death in 12 BC.