L Mussidius Longus Denarius--Fulvia as Victory

Interesting coin with a Marc Antony connection. It's not the highest grade specimen, but I like it.


Roman Republican AR denarius
L. Mussidius Longus
Rome mint, 42 BC
17.0 mm; 3.5 gm
Obv: Bust of Marc Antony's 3rd wife, Fulvia, as Victory, r., draped.
Rev: L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS, Victory in biga, r., holding reins.
Refs: Sear 1517; BMCRR 4229; RRC 494/40; Sydenham 1095; RSC Mussidia 4; Banti Mussidia 613

 

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Congrats for adding this rare type to your collection!

 

Great buy, it's better having a low grade one than none at all.

 

Low grade it may be, but it's still a sexy little number to have in your collection!

 

As I've said many times, there is something about a worn coin that just is plain pleasing. Knowing it probably circulated for many years before it was hidden away stimulates my imagination. I love your new coin.

 

No way I could say it better, so I'll just quote what Bing said!

 

It's a beautiful type with what some consider the best portrait of the Roman Republican series. Yours has been well circulated, but you can still see how pleasing the portrait is. Congratulations.

 

Very nice coin. I really like the portrait. Nice catch @Roman Collector