DR-674 | Crawford: 468/2
Gaius Iulius Caesar
Gaius Iulius Caesar

Gens: Julia
Moneyer: Gaius Iulius Caesar
Date and mint: 46 BC/45 BC - ?


Obverse: Bust of Venus, left, draped, with diadem and star in her hair; on the shoulder, Cupid; behind, scepter; on the left, lituo. Dotted border.
Legend:

Reverse: Trophy with oval shield and crest in each hand; On the left, a seated captive with her head resting on her right hand; On the right, bearded captive seated with his hands tied behind his back. Dotted border.
Legend: CAESAR

Comment: This denarus is supposedly minted in Hispania during the civil war that Caesar had against Pompey, it clearly remembers his victory against the Gauls and hence the captive is known as Vecirgentórix.

Provenance: Numismatica Ars Classica (2019)
Price: 10,980 €