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Denarius P. Sepullius Macer, CLEMENTIAE CAESARIS / P•SEPVLLIVS MACER
| Issuer | Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
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| Year | 44 BC |
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| Value | Denarius (1) |
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| Obverse description | A tetrastyle temple façade depicted in high relief at centre, rendered with four slender columns supporting a triangular pediment decorated with an acroterion and an orb or globe at its apex, set upon a stepped podium or stylobate. This structure is identified as the Temple of Clementia Caesaris, a shrine vowed by the Senate to honour Julius Caesar's clemency. The Latin legend CLEMENTIAE CAESARIS encircles the design, reading from the lower left, across the left field, and continuing along the upper right periphery, executed in bold, well-spaced Roman capital lettering. The field surrounding the temple is flat and unadorned, typical of the late Republican hammered silver tradition. The overall composition is precisely engraved, reflecting the refined die-cutting style associated with the moneyer P. Sepullius Macer in the final weeks of Caesar's lifetime. |
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| Reverse description | A Roman equestrian figure, identified as Julius Caesar, shown in vigorous gallop to the left, wearing a paludamentum (military cloak) that billows behind him and a crested helmet. In his right hand he raises what appears to be a parazonium or short sword, while in his extended left hand he holds a laurel wreath, alluding to his triumphal honours and clemency. The horse is depicted in full stride with fine detailing of musculature. To the upper left of the field, a second laurel wreath floats independently, reinforcing the theme of victory and divine favour. The legend P·SEPVLLIVS MACER arcs along the upper periphery and is completed by MACER in the lower exergual area, identifying the moneyer responsible for this issue struck in 44 BC. |
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| Edge | Plain (irregular) |
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