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obolos 2 14 June 2015
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Julius Caesar, Denarius (Silver, 17mm, 3.48 g 2), Rome, 44 BC. CAESAR DICT IN PERPETVO Head of Julius Caesar to right wearing wreath and veil. Rev. C MARIDIANVS Venus standing left, holding Victory in her right hand and leaning her left elbow on a shield resting on globe. Babelon (Julia) 42 and (Cossutia) 4. Cohen 10. Crawford 480/15. Sear Imperators 111a. Sydenham 1068. Struck on a short flan, otherwise, good fine.
The interest n this otherwise fairly dreadful coin lies in its wear: it must have circulated at least one hundred years after it was struck, quite possibly up until Trajan's great recall of earlier silver at the start of the 2nd century. It would be fascinating to know if its last ancient user realized what it was!
The interest n this otherwise fairly dreadful coin lies in its wear: it must have circulated at least one hundred years after it was struck, quite possibly up until Trajan's great recall of earlier silver at the start of the 2nd century. It would be fascinating to know if its last ancient user realized what it was!