Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Iulius Caesar

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This silver coin was minted by Caius Iulius (Julius) Caesar in 46 BC at an unknown mint. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a bowl (culullus), sprinkler (aspergillum), jug and staff (lituus), symbols of the priestly offices of augurate and pontificate, as indicated by the legend 'AVGVR' above and 'PONT.MAX' below. On the right is the letter D.

Caesar was Pontifex Maximus, head of the college of pontiffs, which supervised and had legal authority over all matters concerning religion. He was also an augur, a high post with responsibilities for observing portents and associated judicial functions.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-452-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15356
• Date: 46
  46 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Ceres to right; behind, COS . TR [RT], downwards; in front, DICT . ITER, upwards / Rev. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; D on right; AVGVR above; PONT . MAX below
  Coin Type: Crawford 467/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.00 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 5.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 467/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Iulius Caesar (Maker)
  Ceres
  
• Where: Roman Republic
  Uncertain
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted at an uncertain mint by C. Iulius Caesar, 46 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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