Roman Imperatorial, Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC, Aureus 45 BC, Rome

Roman Imperatorial. Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC. Aureus 45 BC, Rome. Gold 7.96 g.; 20,4 mm. L. Munatius Plancus, issuer and urban prefect of Rome in 45 BC.
Obverse: Bust of Victory, right, draped. Obverse caption: C·CAESAR DIC·TER // Reverse: Jug. Caption around. Border of dots. Reverse caption: L·PLANC PRAEF·V͡RB

RPC: 475/1.

Rare specimen, struck on a broad and well-centred flan, the whole of the types are legible and the grenetis are complete. Aureus showing traces of a significant circulation, with scratches, small marks and flats on the reliefs on both sides. There is a mark on the edge at 3 o'clock, possibly a changer's mark. Very fine VF 30-35