Unusual Julius Caesar Denarius - Do You Have One?

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Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 12:41 am In all of my reading on this Forum, and in all of my 'research' into Roman coins, I have never come across one of these coins for sale, or referred to, by anyone. Now I have. I came across a reference to this Julius Caesar Denarius just today, and it piqued my curiosity as most defeated enemies were shown cowering, or with their head removed. I wondered if anyone has one of these in their collection that they could show to us, or a story that they could relate to us? Edited by Topcat7 12/02/2014 12:42 am Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 12:51 am This is falsely known as the Vercingetorix denarius when in fact it depicts a Gaulish person but not Vercingetorix. Still this is a very desirable coin and commands a big price. I would love to own one. Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 01:00 am Thanks for that echizento. In support - Edited by Topcat7 12/02/2014 01:53 am Report this Post to the Staff
Augustus Maximus Pillar of the Community Italy 1790 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 9:53 pm That looks like a very "hellenized" portrait on the gold stater . Report this Post to the Staff
chuy1530 Pillar of the Community United States 513 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 9:56 pm I'm nearly certain I saw one of these in a museum, although whether it was in Chicago, Boston or LA I can't remember. They're extremely interesting coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 10:32 pm Well most cower this guy didn't and look where it got him... The back of my coin... Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4964 Posts	Posted 12/02/2014 11:24 pm that's a very cool portrait on the OP coin, not much else like it. Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 12/03/2014 02:19 am Sorry, C.M. - Pardon my ignorance, but what does "O.P." refer to, please? (I just came up with 'Original Post' - would that be it?) Edited by Topcat7 12/03/2014 02:20 am Report this Post to the Staff
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