Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Aemilius Buca

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Aemilius Buca in 44 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts the wreathed head of Julius Caesar. Behind him is a crescent between the letters P and M written upwards, an abbreviation of Pontifex Maximus. The legend 'CAESAR.IM' (for Caesar Imperator) identifies the portrait.

Julius Caesar was not only military leader (Imperator) and dictator, but he also held the important priestly offices of Pontifex Maximus and Augur. The Romans saw no conflict in a man holding multiple offices, as long as they did not interfere.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-792-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15360
• Date: 44
  44 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides off-centre; small edge nick at 3.0 (obverse); moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Wreathed head of Caesar to right; behind, crescent between P M, upwards; in front, CAESAR . IM, downwards / Rev. Venus standing left, holding Victory and sc
  Coin Type: Crawford 480/4
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 480/4
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Caesar
  L. Aemilius Buca (Maker)
  Venus
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Caesar, Rome, minted by L. Aemilius Buca, 44 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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