Silver denarius of Julius Caesar
Dublin Core
Title
Silver denarius of Julius Caesar
Subject
One of the first coins depicting a living Roman, Julius Caesar
Description
Rome, Italy. 44 BCE, silver denarius of Julius Caesar.(obverse) Wreathed head of Caesar right; behind, crescent and inscription; before, inscription. Border of dots.
(reverse) Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, inscription; before, inscription. Border of dots.
(reverse) Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, inscription; before, inscription. Border of dots.
Source
British Museum
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1145216&partId=1&searchText=julius+caesar,+coin,+venus&page=1
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1145216&partId=1&searchText=julius+caesar,+coin,+venus&page=1
Date
44 BCE
Rights
© The Trustees of the British Museum
Citation
“Silver denarius of Julius Caesar,” Hallie Ford Museum of Art Exhibits, accessed November 22, 2024, https://library.willamette.edu/hfma/omeka/items/show/25.