Description
Roman Republic. The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. 43 BCE. L. Flaminius Chilo and Julius Caesar, 43 BC. AR Denarius, Rome; 19 mm; 3.60 g.
Obverse: Laureate head of Julius Caesar to right // Reverse: L. FLAMINIVS IIII. VIR Goddess, Venus or Pax, standing to left, holding caduceus in her right hand and long scepter in her left.
Babelon (Flaminia) 2, (Julia) 44. Crawford 485/1. CRI 113. Sydenham 1089.
Fine style. Almost uncirculated. NGC AU* Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5
Provenance Details
Ex Stoecklin Collection, (noted on the holder) bought from Hess AG in Luzern.
Comment
Dramatic Pedigreed Masterpiece of Roman portraiture in high relief. Beautifully toned with sound metal on a very broad flan. Some very minor striking flatness on the wreath.
Struck in Rome probably in August 43 after Octavian had regained the city. The very prominent and detailed laurel wreath he wears (mixed with leaves and laurel berries) hints at the Senate’s forthcoming proclamation of Caesar as a god, which took place on 1 January 42. This enabled Octavian to call himself 'Divi Filius' - Son of God.
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