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Denarius - Julius Caesar CAESAR•IMP / M•METTIVS 44 BC
44 BC year| Silver | 3.57 g | 18 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 | 3.57 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Venus standing left, holding winged Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand, resting left elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe at ground; to right, moneyer mark; to left, control-letter.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M•METTIVS
Translation: Marcus Mettius
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 significant departure from the traditional Roman practice of featuring gods or goddesses on coins, and it marked a shift towards the cult of personality that would characterize the Roman Empire.
