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Denarius of Julius Caesar, Hispania

Denarius of Julius Caesar, Hispania

100-44 BCE

Issued by Julius Caesar

Roman Republican

Obv.: Head of Venus r., wearing diadem; behind, Cupid. Border of dots. Rev.: Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand; to l., seated female captive resting head in r. hand; to r., bearded captive seated with hands tied behind back; in exergue, CAESAR. Border of dots.

silver

Roman Republican period

Coins