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Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR; Aeneas 47 BC - 46 BC
Silver (.950) | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
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Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 47 BC - 46 BC |
Value | Denarius (1) |
Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
Composition | Silver (.950) |
Weight | 3.5 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#61673 |
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Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises on left shoulder and Palladium in right hand; on right, inscription downwards.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR
Translation: [Julius] Caesar
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Julius Caesar, who was not only a prominent Roman general and statesman but also a notable figure in Roman mythology. The coin's design includes a depiction of Caesar's ancestor, Aeneas, who according to legend, was a Trojan prince who fled to Italy and became the ancestor of the Roman people. This highlights the significance of Caesar's family lineage and his connection to the founding myths of Rome.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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ND (47 BC - 46 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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