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46-45 BC Gauis Julius Caesar
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Diademed head of Venus right, small cupid at shoulder behind
CAESAR
trophy of Gallic arms between two seated male and female captives
Spain 46-45 BC
3.71g
Sear 1404
ex-Calgary coins
Minted for the Spanish campaign against the Pompey brothers, the obverse of this series is occupied by the head of Venus, ancestress of the Julia gens along with a small Cupid identifying her as Venus Genetrix. Caesar had recently dedicated a temple in the forum to her. The reverse revives the theme of victory in Gaul probably to remind his veteran legions of the glory and success in years past. These veterans who were overdue for discharge were now being called on to face the Pompeian threat for the third time in two and a half years.
SOLD Forum Auction May 2016
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