Summary

Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 44 BC
Issuing authority: Julius Caesar
Moneyer: MACER (P. Sepullius Macer )
Struck at the Rome mint

Obverse Description

Wreathed head of Caesar facing right wearing a veil; around, CAESAR DICT PERPETVO

Reverse Description

Venus standing facing left holding Victory in her right hand and a sceptre in her left, a star at bottom of sceptre; around, P. SEPVLLIVS [M]ACER

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

Crawford argues that the wreath being worn by Caesar on the obverse of this coin is the triumphal corona aurea (Crawford, M. Roman Republican Coinage, p.488 n.1). This coin was struck prior to the assassination on the Ides of March.

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