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Denarius Petillia: Petillius Capitolinus; PETILLIVS CAPITOLINVS 43 BC
43 BC year| Silver | 4.03 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 43 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.03 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple (Capitoline temple), roof decorated with biga at each side and quadriga at apex; on either side of apex, armed figure; within pediment, uncertain figure; between central four columns, hanging decorations.
Sometimes, inscription across fields.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S F
Unabridged legend: Sacris Faciundis
Translation: Ritual Sacrifices
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Petillia was a plebeian family.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Julius Caesar on the obverse (front) side, which was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design that typically featured gods and goddesses. This was a bold move by Caesar, who was then the Roman dictator, and it helped to solidify his image as a powerful leader.
