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Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR DICT•PERPETVO / P•SEPVLLIVS MACER 44 BC
44 BC year| Silver | 4.08 g | 19 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 | 44 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing left, head down, holding winged Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right and left, moneyer mark; at base of sceptre, a shield.
Border of dots. MACER upwards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P•SEPVLLIVS MACER
Translation: Publius Sepullius Macer
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 or goddesses on their coins.
