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. Pearly border. Date: July 13, 48–47 BC. Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Coin; weight 3.92 g; axis 135 degrees. Makers noted: Protassowicki, Rafal (1894–1957). Subjects: Gallic trophy, wreaths, shields, axes, oak wreaths, women's heads, diadems, carnyxes.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_456

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Rights managed

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22.7Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 Date July 13 48–47 Bc Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Coin weight 3.92 g axis 135 degrees Makers noted Protassowicki Rafal 1894–1957 Subjects Gallic trophy wreaths shields axes oak wreaths women's heads diadems carnyxes round metallic object worn uneven edge showing ring raised dots inner rim surface silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas slight bluish tones places center stands robed figure arms extended wearing rounded headdress pleated garment depicted darker gray shading side figure elongated oval shield curved decorative motifs vertical staff topped curved element separate tall narrow vertical object segmented texture image presents metallic textured surface highlights bright silver areas darker gray faint blue-gray hues.