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The T. R. Hardaker Collection, Roman, Julius Caesar (49 – 44 BC), denarius, of the moneyer L. Aemilius Buca, struck February - March 44 BC, Rome, CAESAR•DICT – PERPETVO, wreathed head of Caesar r., rev. fasces and winged caduceus in saltire; clasped hands to l., globe above, axe below; L•BVCA to right, wt. 3.26gms. (Cr.480/6; RSC.25), good fine, with banker's marks to obverse and reverse, rare
In early 44 BC, Caesar was appointed dictator for an unprecedented fourth time, and as such was granted to use his image on coins by the Roman Senate. This fuelled suspicions that Caesar would soon pronounce himself King of Rome. The Romans had long fought kingships, favouring instead a Republic. Within three months of this coinage being issued, Caesar was assassinated at a meeting of the Senate on March 15th 44 BC. Ironically, his successors would continue to place their own images on their coinages for centuries to come. The following coins minted in 44 BC pertain to this historical narrative.
(300-400 GBP)
In early 44 BC, Caesar was appointed dictator for an unprecedented fourth time, and as such was granted to use his image on coins by the Roman Senate. This fuelled suspicions that Caesar would soon pronounce himself King of Rome. The Romans had long fought kingships, favouring instead a Republic. Within three months of this coinage being issued, Caesar was assassinated at a meeting of the Senate on March 15th 44 BC. Ironically, his successors would continue to place their own images on their coinages for centuries to come. The following coins minted in 44 BC pertain to this historical narrative.
(300-400 GBP)