Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR•DICT PERPETVO / L•BVCA) (44 BC) front Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR•DICT PERPETVO / L•BVCA) (44 BC) back
Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR•DICT PERPETVO / L•BVCA) (44 BC) photo
© British Museum

Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR•DICT PERPETVO / L•BVCA 44 BC

44 BC year
Silver 3.87 g 17 mm
Description
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
3.87 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#401433
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Venus seated right, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L•BVCA

Translation: Lucius Aemilius Buca

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Julius Caesar, who was the first Roman leader to be depicted on a coin while still alive. This was a bold move, as it was seen as a way for Caesar to assert his power and authority, and it marked a departure from the traditional Roman practice of only depicting gods and goddesses on coins.