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Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR DICT•PERPETVO / C•MARIDIANVS 44 BC
44 BC year| Silver | 3.64 g | 17 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 | 3.64 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus standing left, head down, holding winged Victory in right hand, resting left elbow on shield set on globe at ground; on right, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•MARIDIANVS
Unabridged legend: Gaius Maridianus
Translation: Gaius [Cossutius] Maridianus
Edge
Gross
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 featuring gods and goddesses on their coins.
