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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Julius Caesar M METTIVS; Rome 44 BC
44 BC year| Silver | 3.34 g | 16 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 | 3.34 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#363924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand and resting left elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·METTIVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julius Caesar (M METTIVS; Rome) 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 turning point in the use of coinage as a tool for political propaganda.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-44) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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