Gold aureus of Julius Caesar

Unknown

46 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Gold aureus of Julius Caesar — Unknown

Obv. Female head (Vesta) right, wearing veil; C·CAESAR COS·TER. Border of dots. Rev. Lituus, jug, and axe; A·HIRTIVS·PR. Border of dots. Mint: Rome.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 46 BCE
Medium: Gold
Culture: Roman
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Credit line: Gift of Joseph H. Durkee, 1899

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