Lot no. 191
ROMAN REPUBLIC - RÉPUBLIQUE ROMAINE
Julius Caesar (60-44 BC). Denarius, with P. Sepullius Macer ND (February-March 44 BC), Rome.
Av. CAESAR - DICT PERPETVO. Laurelled and veiled bust of Julius Caesar right.
Rv. [P. SEPVLLIVS] MACER. Venus standing left, holding a spear in her left hand, a shield on her foot, and a victory in her right hand.
RRC.480/10; Silver - 3.75 g - 17 mm - 5 h
NGC: coming soon.
With MACER descending. Off-centre strike, particularly on the reverse. Minimal concretions scratched on reverse. Nice bust of Caesar, with a pleasant old patina. TTB to Superb / TTB.
Julius Caesar was the first Roman to obtain the right to have himself depicted on coins during his lifetime. This novelty was added to other signs, including the wearing of the crown, which testified to a monarchic type of power. Caesar paid the price and was assassinated. In Rome in 44 BC, four mints struck for Caesar
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