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Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR DICT PERPETVO; P·SEPVLLIVS MACER 44 BC
44 BC year| Silver | 3.53 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 44 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#375718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand and scepter in left hand; at bottom of scepter, star. Border of dots. MACER downwards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P·SEPVLLIVS MACER
Comment
Babelon Julia 49 and Sepullia 4; C 40.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Julius Caesar, who was the first Roman leader to be depicted on a coin, and it was minted during his lifetime, which was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of depicting gods and goddesses on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-44) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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