CVC & Collectables presents this, Julius Caesar 44 BC Roman Imperatorial Plated Denarius, minted in 44 BC and graded by NGC as VF, serves as a tangible link to the life and legacy of one of history’s most influential figures. Julius Caesar’s impact on the Greco-Roman world was profound and far-reaching. Born in 100 BCE into the Julii patrician clan, Caesar rose from relatively humble beginnings to become a celebrated general, statesman, and ultimately dictator of Rome.
Caesar’s political ascent was marked by strategic alliances, notably forming the first triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus. His military campaigns, including the conquest of Gaul (58-50 BCE), expanded Rome’s territory and solidified his power. The civil war of 49-45 BCE, culminating in Caesar’s victory at Pharsalus in 48 BCE, cemented his dictatorship and reshaped the Roman state.
Despite facing opposition and assassination threats, Caesar enacted significant reforms such as legislative changes, Senate reorganization, and extending Roman citizenship. His intellectual prowess, military genius, and physical vigor were unparalleled, and his writings demonstrate his literary talent.
However, Caesar’s autocratic rule and controversial tactics, along with his personal indiscretions, sparked both admiration and opposition. His assassination in 44 BCE marked the end of an era, yet his legacy endured, shaping Western civilization for centuries.
This ‘plated’ or ‘fourree’ Julius Caesar 44 BC Roman Imperatorial Plated Denarius was designed to resemble solid counterparts and circulated until the core broke and revealed itself. When late Roman silver coinage deteriorated to the point that the alloy was no longer silver in color, official mints applied a thin silver wash to remind users there was some silver in the alloy. As good silver coins circulated, the production of plated pieces resumed, continuing long after the ancient era.
Coin Highlights:
- Emperor: Julius Caesar
- Metal: Silver Plater over Copper-Alloy
- Grade: Very Fine
- Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5
- Time period: 44 BC
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