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Aureus - Julius Caesar C•CAES DIC•TER / L•PLANC PR•VRB 45 BC
45 BC year| Gold | 8 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 45 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Praefericulum (jug), flanked by inscriptions.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•PLANC PR•VRB
Unabridged legend: Lucius Plancus Praefectus Urbania
Translation: Urban Prefect Lucius [Munatius] Plancus
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. This coin was a symbol of Caesar's power and influence, and it was used to promote his image and legacy. The coin's design features Caesar's portrait on one side and an image of a lituus, a symbol of Roman augurs, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited, and it was likely reserved for high-ranking officials and wealthy citizens. Today, the Aureus coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some specimens selling for tens of thousands of dollars.
