Rare Julius Caesar Dictator 44 BC Gold Bust Of Venus aureus NGC CHVF

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. JULIUS CAESAR, d. 44 BC.

Gold aureus, 8.07g 19 mm. Issue of Venus facing right NGC CHVF 4/5 Strike 4/5 Surface

Obverse

Bust of Venus right, wearing diadem.

Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAES DIC QVAR

Unabridged legend: Caesar Dictator Quartum.

Translation: Caesar, dictator for the fourth time.

Reverse

Inscription within laurel-wreath.

Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COS QVINC

Unabridged legend: Consul Quincies.

Translation: Consul for the fifth time.

Mint:  Rome (ancient), Italy

Julius Caesar introduced the Aureus, a gold coin, which became the backbone of Roman coinage for centuries. Weighing around 8 grams of nearly pure gold, this coin exhibited superior craftsmanship that conveyed Caesar's power and authority. This gold coin reveals the veiled head of Julius Caesar on the front side with emblem "CAESAR COS TER".

Standardization and Control:

Caesar's rigorous reforms extended to the production of silver and bronze coins. He improved the quality and consistency of these denominatestablished precise weight standards, and centralized the minting process. By gaining control over currency production, he curbed counterfeiting and ensured Roman citizens that their money possessed value.