Caption

Denarius, Julius Caesar (100–44 BC; Roman dictator 49–44 BC), publisher. Obverse: Head of Venus wearing a diadem at right. Pearl border. Reverse: Aeneas striding left carrying his father Anchises and the Palladium; legend CAESAR at right. Subjects: Venus, Aeneas, Anchises, Palladium (mythology). Date: 47–46 BC. Culture: Roman Republic. Medium: coin (silver). Diameter 19.2 mm; weight 3.80 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_239

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Keywords

Denarius Julius Caesar 100–44 Bc Roman dictator 49–44 BC publisher Obverse Head Venus wearing diadem right Pearl border Reverse Aeneas striding left carrying father Anchises Palladium legend CAESAR Subjects Venus Aeneas Anchises mythology Date 47–46 Bc Culture Roman Republic Medium coin silver Diameter 19.2 mm weight 3.80 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile person's head right-facing view showing detailed wavy hair gathered braided curls nape visible ear face pronounced nose lips defined eye eyebrow outer edge features beaded border surface varied texture slight wear Visible colors include gray dark gray hints black shadows.