Caption

Denarius, Julius Caesar (100–44 BC; Roman dictator 49–44 BC). Obverse: Woman's head in an oak wreath and diadem; behind her an inscription. Pearly border. Reverse: Trophy with a Gallic shield and carnyx; on the right an axe; below the inscription CAESAR. Wreaths, shields, axes, carnyxes, women's heads, diadems. Date: July 13, 48–47 BC (Roman Republic, 505–27 BC). Coin; weight 3.92 g; axis 135 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_455

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Rights managed

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22.7Mb (2.0Mb) / 9.4in x 9.4in / 2815 x 2815 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Julius Caesar 100–44 Bc Roman dictator 49–44 BC Obverse Woman's head oak wreath diadem inscription Pearly border Reverse Trophy Gallic shield carnyx right axe inscription CAESAR Wreaths shields axes carnyxes women's heads diadems Date July 13 48–47 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Coin weight 3.92 g axis 135 degrees circular metallic object textured worn surface showing raised profile human head relief facing head detailed hair styled updo braids headband necklace small round earrings visible rim object beaded irregular signs wear small dents dominant colors shades silver gray darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights white background.