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Aureus - Julius Caesar C•CAESAR COS•TER / A•HIRTIVS•PR 46 BC
46 BC year| Gold | 7.89 g | 20 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 | 46 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.89 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Emblems of the pontificate: lituus, capis (jug) and securis (axe); on left, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: A•HIRTIVS•PR
Unabridged legend: Aulus Hirtius Praetor
Translation: Praetor Aulus Hirtius
Engraver: Aulus Hirtius
Edge
Plain
Comment
Beyond being praetor, Aulus Hirtius would have been a friend of Julius Caesar.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Julius Caesar is that it was minted in 46 BC, just a year before Caesar's assassination, making it one of the last coins to bear his image during his lifetime.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-46) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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