Julius Caesar AV Aureus, c. 46 BC, A. Hirtius Praetor, 7.97g, NGC VF

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL - JULIUS CAESAR, 46 BC A highly desirable ancient Roman gold Aureus of Julius Caesar, struck circa 46 BC by A. Hirtius, Praetor. Coin Details: - Issuer: Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC - Date: circa 46 BC - Denomination: AV Aureus - Weight: 7.97 g - Moneyer: A. Hirtius, Praetor - NGC Grade: VF - NGC Strike: 5/5 - NGC Surface: 2/5 - NGC Cert.: 8663060-009 - Notes: Edge smoothing; ex-jewelry - Calico: 37 - Crawford: 466/1 - Sydenham: 1017-1018 - Hirtia: 1 - Julia: 22 This exceptional gold aureus bears the laureate head of Julius Caesar on the obverse, with the reverse type associated with A. Hirtius, Praetor. It was struck during one of the most consequential periods in Roman history, only about two years before Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. Caesar's aurei are among the most historically significant and desirable coins of the Roman Republic. His lifetime gold issues are particularly important because they represent some of the earliest Roman coins to portray a living Roman individual in such a prominent manner. The coin carries an NGC VF designation with an outstanding 5/5 Strike, indicating excellent execution and preservation of the major design elements. NGC notes surface 2/5, along with edge smoothing and ex-jewelry, reflecting the coin's prior history. Despite those noted characteristics, the portrait remains remarkably clear and the coin presents very well in hand. The 7.97 gram weight is also very close to the expected weight of a Roman aureus of this period. A substantial and historically important addition to a collection of Julius Caesar, Roman Republican gold, Roman Imperatorial coinage, or ancient gold coins. The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive. Please examine all photographs carefully.