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Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR PARENS•PATRIAE / C•COSSVTIVS MARDIANVS A A A F•F 44 BC
44 BC year| Silver | 3.66 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 | 3.66 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Moneyer mark arranged in form of cross; in angles, inscriptions.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C•COSSVTIVS
MARDIANVS
A A A F•F
Unabridged legend: Gaius Cossutius Maridianus Auro Argento Aere Flando Feriundo
Translation: Gaius Cossutius Maridianus, Magistrate in charge of preparing the dies and striking gold, silver and bronze coins
Edge
Gross
Comment
Babelon Julia 43 and Cossutia 2; Alföldi Caesar 39.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design element - the abbreviation "A A A" (triple A) in the title of Julius Caesar, which stands for "Augur Augurium Augur" (Augur of Auguries). This was a special title given to Caesar as the supreme religious authority in Rome, and it signifies the great power and influence he held during his reign.
