Roman Republic
Julius Caesar (47-46 BC), Denarius 46 BC, uncertain mint in North Africa (Utica?)
Obverse: head of Ceres right, COS TERT behind, DICT ITER before
Reverse: culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus, AVGVR above, PONT MAX below, M on right field
Weight 3,98 g
The presented type of denarius was certainly minted after Caesar's victory over Pompey in 46 BC. On the obverse, the legend indicates that Caesar is a dictator for the second time, and the head of Ceres symbolizes Africa and the wealth of the province in cereals. On the reverse, the letter M "munus" means a gift and indicates the rewards that Caesar paid after his victory in Africa. The reverse also reminds that Caesar was proclaimed Pontifex Maximus.
