Roman Republic. Julius Caesar. Denarius fourrée

Type: Denier
Date: 45 AC.
Workshop name / city: Spain
Metal: silver
Diameter: 19 mm
Axis of coins: 5 h.
Weight: 2.32 g.
Rarity: R2

Well-centered specimen on both sides with regular wear. Beautiful portrait with 3 countermarks.
Coin hoax (forged at the time)

AVERS
Avers inscription: ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Avers description: diademed and draped bust of Venus to the left, wearing an earring and necklace; behind a sceptre on the shoulder; in front of the face, small bust of Cupid and the lituus.

REVERS
Revers inscription: CAESAR À L'EXERGUE.
Revers description: Gaulish trophy formed of a helmet, cuirass, shields, spears and two carnyxes; at the base of the trophy: two captives; on the left, a man kneeling, turned to the right, hands tied behind him; on the right, a woman seated to the right, weeping.
Revers translation: “Cæsar”, (Caesar).