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 walking left carrying his father Anchises and the Palladium; inscription CAESAR at right. Restitution. 47–46 BC, Roman Republic. Struck in Africa Proconsularis. Coin; diameter 17.8 mm, weight 3.74 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_280

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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 walking left carrying father Anchises Palladium inscription CAESAR Restitution 47–46 Bc Roman Republic Struck Africa Proconsularis Coin diameter 17.8 mm weight 3.74 g axis 180° circular metal coin raised rim shown white background featuring relief two human figures standing male figure muscular body facing holding vertical staff- object second figure seated standing figure's shoulders long hair drapery flowing down coin surface textured wear shading silvery gray tones darker gray relief details lighter silver highlights.