An extremely rare and fine portrait of Julius Caesar, Roman Imperial Denarius, 49-44 B.C.

JULIUS CAESAR

Metal: Sterling Silver

Frame Metal: Gold

Description

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar, in full Gaius Julius Caesar, (born July 12/13, 100? BCE, Rome [Italy]—died March 15, 44 BCE, Rome), celebrated Roman general and statesman, the conqueror of Gaul (58–50 BCE), victor in the civil war of 49–45 BCE, and dictator (46–44 BCE), who was launching a series of political and social reforms when he was assassinated by a group of nobles in the Senate House on the Ides of March.