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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Plated Denarius of Julius Caesar
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Plated Denarius of Julius Caesar

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodRepublican
Dateca. 49-30 BCE
MediumCopper alloy, silver
Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton
Dimensions11/16 in., 1/8 oz. (1.7 cm, 2.9 g)
Object number1994.017.080
Label TextObverse: Pontifical emblems - culullus (ewer), aspergillum (lustration sprinkler), axe and apex (priest's cap), within border of dots

Reverse: CAESAR, with figure of elephant, right, trampling serpent, within border of dots
ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 9

This coin is likely an ancient forgery, covered with a thin silver coating to disguise a copper alloy interior.