Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR•IM P M / L•AEMILIVS BVCA) (44 BC) front Denarius - Julius Caesar (CAESAR•IM P M / L•AEMILIVS BVCA) (44 BC) back
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Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR•IM P M / L•AEMILIVS BVCA 44 BC

44 BC year
Silver 3.48 g 20 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
3.48 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#66882
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Venus standing left, holding winged Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind and before, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L•AEMILIVS BVCA

Translation: Lucius Aemilius Buca

Edge

Gross

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Julius Caesar, who was the first Roman general to be depicted on a coin while still alive. This was a bold move, as it was seen as a way for Caesar to promote his own image and power, and it was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring gods or goddesses on coins. The coin's design was meant to solidify Caesar's position as a powerful leader and to promote his image as a benevolent ruler.

Price

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