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Aureus - Julius Caesar C•CAES DIC•TER / L•PLANC PRAEF•VRB 45 BC
45 BC year| Gold | 8.04 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Dictator | Julius Caesar (Caius Iulius Caesar) (49, 47, 46-44 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 45 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.04 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Praefericulum (jug); on left and right, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•PLANC PRAEF•VRB
Unabridged legend: Lucius Plancus Praefectus Urbania
Translation: Urban Prefect Lucius [Munatius] Plancus
Edge
Gross
Comment
Babelon Julia 19 and Munatia 2; Bahrfeldt 20.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Julius Caesar is that it was minted in 45 BC, just a year before Caesar's assassination, and it is believed to be one of the last coins to bear his image during his lifetime.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-45) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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