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Denarius - Julius Caesar S•C / TI•SEMPRONIVS GRACCVS Q•DESIG 40 BC
40 BC year| Silver | 3.83 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.83 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Military standard, aquila, plow and sceptre
Aquila (legionary eagle); on left, a vexillum (military standard); on right, a plough and a decempeda (measuring rod); around, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TI•SEMPRONIVS
GRACCVS
Q•DESIG
Unabridged legend: Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus Quaestor Designatio
Translation: Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, Appointed as Quaestor
Edge
Gross
Comment
A variant is known with Senate mark across fields on reverse instead of obverse.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.
