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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |The Imperators| ▸ |Lepidus||View Options:   | | | Lepidus was a faithful follower of Julius Caesar, and he served as Praetor and Consul. When Caesar was assassinated, Lepidus was in charge of the cavalry and commanded a legion. This position secured him a place in the Second Triumvirate along Marc Antony and Octavian. His cut was Africa. When Octavian attacked Sextus Pompey's Sicily, Lepidus' ships and troops supported him. In an uninspired move, Lepidus thought he could force Octavian to leave him the island. The two armies separated and isolated skirmishes occurred, but soon the soldiers sick of yet another civil war, acknowledging Octavian's superiority deserted Lepidus en-masse. Lepidus left the island as a simple civilian, retaining only his priesthood, but he was the only defeated Imperator not to suffer a violent death. |
RPC notes uncertainty regarding the reverse legend of this type. Apparently, none are fully and clearly legible. There is some question regarding the final Z. They note it may be Ξ. On our example however, it seems clearly to be Z.
The Second Triumvirate officially expired after two five-year terms in 33 B.C., but Octavian unilaterally expelled Lepidus in 36 B.C. While this effectively ended the three-man Triumvirate, Octavian and Mark Antony continued to serve as "triumvirs" despite their number.SH60337. Bronze AE 17, RPC I 2573, BMCRR 194 corr., VF, nice for the type, weight 3.400 g, maximum diameter 16.6 mm, die axis 0o, Ephesos (near Selcuk, Turkey) mint, 39 B.C.; obverse three jugate heads of the Triumvirs right; reverse APXIEPEYΣ ΓPAM ΓΛAYKΩN EΦE MAZAΣ, facing cult statue of Artemis with supports; attractive green patina, ex CNG; rare; SOLD
Roman Republic, The Second Triumvirate, Lepidus and Octavian, 42 B.C.
From the Prof. Henry H. Armstrong collection. In 1909 and 1910, when he purchased this coin, Professor Armstrong lived in Rome working as a Research Associate of the Carnegie Institution in Archaeology teaching at the American School for Classical Studies. From 1918 until his death in 1935 he taught at Beloit College as head of the Department of Romance Languages. Nicknamed "Sparky" by the students, his death after a two-week illness came as a shock to the college. His coins, inherited by his son, sat in a cigar box for the next 74 years.SH39693. Silver denarius, SRCV I 1523, RSC I Aemilia 35, RSC 2, Crawford 495/2, F, flat strike centers, weight 3.778 g, maximum diameter 20.6 mm, die axis 180o, Italian mint, spring - summer 42 B.C.; obverse LEPIDVS PONT MAX IIIV(R) R P C, bare head of Lepidus right; reverse CAESAR IMP IIIVR R P C, bare head of Octavian right; old "cigar box" collection toning; from the Prof. Henry H. Armstrong collection, handwritten envelope notes, "Champion, Purchase, 1909 - 1910"; rare; SOLD
Marc Antony, Octavian and Lepidus, Triumvirs, 26 November 43 - 36 B.C., Ephesos, Ionia
| The image on the reverse resembles sculptures of Artemis, the Lady of Ephesus, including one at the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and another at the Vatican. The Ionians worshiped Artemis as a mother goddess, akin to the Phrygian Cybele. Her cult image was adorned with multiple rounded breast like protuberances on her chest. They have been variously interpreted as accessory breasts, eggs, grapes, acorns, or even bull testes. Excavation at the site of the Artemision in 1987/8 found a multitude of tear-shaped amber beads that once adorned the ancient wooden xoanon. |  |
Marc Antony, Octavian and Lepidus, Triumvirs, 26 November 43 - 36 B.C., Ephesos, Ionia
| The image on the reverse resembles sculptures of Artemis, the Lady of Ephesus, including one at the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and another at the Vatican. The Ionians worshiped Artemis as a mother goddess, akin to the Phrygian Cybele. Her cult image was adorned with multiple rounded breast like protuberances on her chest. They have been variously interpreted as accessory breasts, eggs, grapes, acorns, or even bull testes. Excavation at the site of the Artemision in 1987/8 found a multitude of tear-shaped amber beads that once adorned the ancient wooden xoanon. | |
Marc Antony, Octavian and Lepidus, Triumvirs, 26 November 43 - 36 B.C., Ephesos, Ionia
| The image on the reverse resembles sculptures of Artemis, the Lady of Ephesus, including one at the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and another at the Vatican. The Ionians worshiped Artemis as a mother goddess, akin to the Phrygian Cybele. Her cult image was adorned with multiple rounded breast like protuberances on her chest. They have been variously interpreted as accessory breasts, eggs, grapes, acorns, or even bull testes. Excavation at the site of the Artemision in 1987/8 found a multitude of tear-shaped amber beads that once adorned the ancient wooden xoanon. | |
Lepida-Celsa, Hispania Tarraconensis, c. 44 - 36 B.C.
Lepida-Celsa is today Velilla de Ebro, Aragon, Zaragoza. The town was known as Kelse until, c. 44 B.C. when it was made a colony, Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida, named for the Triumvir Lepidus. In 36 B.C., after Lepidus fell from power, the town was renamed Colonia Victrix Julia Celsa. M. Fulvius and C. Otacilius were the two Praefecti Pro DuoViris, the two city Prefects.RP60667. Bronze provincial as, Villaronga-Benages 1491, RPC I 261, SNG Cop 535, Villaronga 18, gF, weight 15.363 g, maximum diameter 30.7 mm, die axis 180o, Celsa (near Velilla de Ebro, Spain) mint, c. 44 - 36 B.C.; obverse COL VIC IVL LEP (Colonia Victrix Julia Lepida), winged and draped bust of Victory right, palm over left shoulder; reverse PR QVIN / M FVL C OTAC, priest with yoke of two oxen right, plowing the pomerium (sacred boundary), founding the new colony; SOLD
Marc Antony and Lepidus, Triumvirs, 26 November 43 - 36 B.C.
According to Crawford, this issue was struck sometime between 30 May 43 B.C. and early 42 B.C., during the time Antony was Proconsul of Cisalpine and Transalpine Gaul and Lepidus was Proconsul of Narbonensis Gaul and Spain.RR50526. Silver quinarius, cf. Crawford 489/3, RSC I Lepidus 3, Sydenham 1158, BMCRR Gaul 33, SRCV I 1500 (other varieties with legend variations), Fair, weight 1.563 g, maximum diameter 12.8 mm, die axis 0o, Transalpine Gaul mint, Jun 43 - early 42 B.C.; obverse M [ANT IMP] (or similar), implements of the augurate: lituus (wand), capis (jug), and raven; reverse [LEP] IMP (or similar), implements of the pontificate: simpulum (ladle), aspergillum (ladle), securis (sacrificial ax), and apex (priest's hat); SOLD
Marc Antony and Lepidus, Triumvirs, 26 November 43 - 36 B.C.
According to Crawford, this issue was struck sometime between 30 May 43 B.C. and early 42 B.C., during the time Antony was Proconsul of Cisalpine and Transalpine Gaul and Lepidus was Proconsul of Narbonensis Gaul and Spain.RR84164. Silver quinarius, cf. Crawford 489/3, RSC I Lepidus 3, Sydenham 1158, BMCRR Gaul 33, SRCV I 1500 (other varieties with legend variations), aF, many banker's marks, weight 1.651 g, maximum diameter 12.9 mm, die axis 90o, Transalpine Gaul mint, Jun 43 - early 42 B.C.; obverse M ANT IMP (or similar), implements of the augurate: lituus (wand), capis (jug), and raven; reverse LEP IMP (or similar), implements of the pontificate: simpulum (ladle), aspergillum (ladle), securis (sacrificial ax), and apex (priest's hat); SOLD
Coinage of Triumvirs, Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian, Illustrative of the History of the Times
BK43190. "Coinage of Triumvirs, Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian, Illustrative of the History of the Times" by H. A. Grueber, Numismatic Chronicle reprint series, Attic Books 1977 reprint, paperback booklet, 5.5" x 8.5", 46 pages with 2 plates; SOLD Out of Stock!
Roman Republic, M. Aemilius Lepidus, c. 61 B.C.
An early appearance of triumvir Lepidus as simple moneyer. He later followed the late Julius Caesar in the position of Pontifex Maximus and in 43 B.C. formed the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Marc Antony.SH17985. Silver denarius, SRCV I 371, Crawford 419/1, Sydenham 827, RSC I Aemilia 20, aVF, weight 3.658 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 135o, Rome mint, 61 B.C.; obverse laureate and diademed female head right; reverse equestrian statue of Consul M. Aemilius Lepidus, carrying trophy; scarce; SOLD
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