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C. Numonius Vaala. Denarius, 3.25g. (8h). Rome, 41 BC. Obv: Head right of Numonius Vaala with features of Caesar; C NVMONIVS before, VAALA behind. Rx: Warrior left attacking a vallum defended by two soldiers, VAALA in exergue. Crawford 514/2. Sydenham 1087. RSC Numonia 2. Sear, Imperators 322. Nicely toned; area of weak strike. VF.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection.
The portrait, though unnamed, is surely that of Caesar. Other denarii of the same year portrayed Octavian and Brutus, also without naming them. The confusion and uncertainty of Roman politics in the years following the murder of Caesar is thus graphically reflected on the coins. This "secret" propaganda war cannot have pleased Octavian, although two of the three types (including the present coin) favored his interests. 40 BC saw a last emission from the legal college of moneyers, this time tightly controlled by Octavian. After that the official issues cease, and the "personal" coinage of Antony and Octavian becomes the coinage of the State.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection.
The portrait, though unnamed, is surely that of Caesar. Other denarii of the same year portrayed Octavian and Brutus, also without naming them. The confusion and uncertainty of Roman politics in the years following the murder of Caesar is thus graphically reflected on the coins. This "secret" propaganda war cannot have pleased Octavian, although two of the three types (including the present coin) favored his interests. 40 BC saw a last emission from the legal college of moneyers, this time tightly controlled by Octavian. After that the official issues cease, and the "personal" coinage of Antony and Octavian becomes the coinage of the State.