I am now an coin-carrying member of the Julius Caesar club I got it in a trade with a fellow forum member, and while it isn't in the best of shape, I still really like the coin and now am excited to have this rare ruler in my possession. Gaius Julius Caesar needs no introduction, so I'll just post a map, 'cause people like maps (especially if they're bundled with coins!) (but here's a link anyways:http://www.biography.com/people/jul...the-dictator ) Oh and just to make it clear: Caesar was no emperor! I see this mistake said/written sometimes. He was Dictator (Dictator was an actual title in the Republic and was not associated with tyranny) and Consul of the Roman Republic in its final years. The Roman Empire was not officially in existence yet but Caesar's actions and those of key others during those years would lead to the establishment of the empire in 27 BC. Gaius Julius Caesar, Roman Republic AR Denarius Obv: Diademed head of Venus, facing right Rev: Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and the Palladium, CAESAR in right field Mint: Military mint traveling with Caesar, in North Africa (struck 47-46 BC) Ref: RSC 12, Crawford 458/1, Sydenham 1013 The Roman Republic in 44 BC, just before Caesar's assassination:
It may not be the most handsome coin in the neighborhood but it is still a wonderful coin to own. Congratulations!!
Congrats! I enjoy these military mint issues as well. You can almost imagine Caesar walking by doing a random camp inspection while the coin was being struck.
As TIF said, not the best condition, but the history can't be beat. Congrats! Here is mine I've had for quite some time. Mine weighs in at 4.0g and is 17mm.
Atta-boy, Jango!! ... sweet addition (yah, I have not been able to find a Julius Caesar "yet") ... I'm jealous => hey, don't let your parrot get at this one, my careless friend!!
And here's is its equally lovely counterpart, my only silver of Caesar's adopted son Augustus: With Caesar and Augustus looks like I'm on my way to owning a poor-man's AR set of the 12 Caesars (I already have a decent Vespasian as well) .
Yep, it looks like you are on your way, but watch out for the rather large potholes of Caligula and Claudius in silver. Notice the difference in the simpulum & lituus formation on yours and mine. I'm not sure which, if any, is the rarest formation. AUGUSTUS AR Denarius OBVERSE: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. laureate head right REVERSE: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES below, Gaius & Lucius standing front with shields & spears; in field above, a simpulum & lituus (in "Pd" formation) Lugdunum 4-2 BC 3.5g, 18mm RIC 210
