![]() Issued under the authority of the moneyer Aulus Hirtius – a friend and military colleague of Caesar’s, killed besieging Marc Antony during the Civil Wars following Caesar’s death – this key type was part of the first ever large scale issue of gold aurei in Roman history. Held over four days, the Quadruple Triumph saw Caesar’s victories celebrated with lavish processions, elaborate games, wild beast hunts, real and mock military battles, gladiatorial contests – and the rare gold aurei coin type presented here. Note that an official triumph was not held to celebrate victories against fellow Romans, and therefore the Quadruple Triumph was granted to honour Caesar’s success against the Gauls, Ptolemy, Pharnaces and Juba. Caesar returned to Rome as the undisputed master, and was awarded a Quadruple Triumph by the Senate. These victories were achieved in the Gallic Wars (58-51BC), against Ptolemy XIII of Egypt (47BC), Pharnaces II of Pontus (47BC), Juba of Numidia (46BC) and, of course, against the Roman Republican Optimates in the ongoing civil war. ![]() Confirming Caesar’s complete domination of the Roman world, this particular gold coin type is among the most sought after of all.Ĭaesar rose to absolute power in Rome on the back of a string of decisive military victories. Roman gold coins are important, rare and highly sought after by collectors – perhaps none more so than the gold coins of Julius Caesar. Struck in the world’s favourite precious metal, and issued by one of the world’s greatest political, economic and cultural entities, Roman gold aurei are seen by many to be the pinnacle of numismatics. Excessively rare gold of the legendary Julius Caesar!Ī landmark opportunity, we are proud to present a staggeringly rare gold coin of one of the most famous figures in Roman and, indeed, global history – Julius Caesar.
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