Summary

Aureus issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 44 BC. Issuing authority was Julius Caesar, the moneyer was A. HIRTIVS (A. Hirtius). It was struck at the Rome mint.The head on the obverse may represent Vesta. The implements on the reverse are related to the augurate and pontificate.

Physical Description

On obverse: Veiled female head On reverse: Lituus (curved staff), jug and axe

Obverse Description

Veiled female head facing right; around, C. CAESAR COS. TER

Reverse Description

Lituus, jug and axe; around from left to below, A HIRTIVS PR

Edge Description

Plain

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