This one really caught my eye. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Historians and Coin Enthusiast should like this one. It's the first coin in a new series on Historical Rivalries. This first edition highlights the famous rivalry between Caesar and Brutus. A 2 ounce proof coin with a mintage of 500 pieces. Please share any coins depicting Caesar or Brutus. Cheers!
Here's one depicting Caesar naming him Dictator for Life, minted a week or so before he was assassinated. JULIUS CAESAR, 49-44 BC AR Denarius (18.91mm, 3.53g, 12h) Struck late February to early March, 44 BC. Rome mint Obverse: CAESAR DICT PERPETVO, wreathed head of Julius Caesar right Reverse: L·BVCA, fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; axe, clasped hands, and globe in three quarters References: RRC 480/6, RCV 1409 Toned. A scarce, late-lifetime portrait denarius of Julius Caesar. Caesar received the title of Dictator Perpetuo (Dictator for Life) in February of 44 BC; this coin would have been struck mere weeks before his assassination on the ides of March that same year.
