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Caius Iulius Caesar 100-44 BC. Denarius 18,5 mm 47-46 BC Mint in Africa. Diademed head of Venus left, wearing earring and pearl necklace / CAESAR Aeneas advancing left, holding palladium and Anchises. Cr. 458/1; extremely fine, subaerat
nicely toned
Anchises was the son of Capys and Themiste. Together with the goddess of love, Aphrodite (Venus), he had the son Aeneas, progenitor of the Roman people. Ascanius-Iulus, son of Aeneas, was progenitor of the Julians and Julius Caesar.
Additional Information
Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
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Ruler | Caius Iulius Caesar |
Reign | 100-44 BC |
Denomination | Denarius |
Date | 47-46 BC |
Mint | Mint in Africa |
Material | Silver |
Condition | extremely fine |
Supplement | subaerat |
Catalogue | Cr. 458/1 |
Weight | 4.04 g |
Diameter | 18,5 mm |
Item Number | 25876 |