Roman Empire - AV Aureus, Julius Caesar and Aulus Hirtius, 46 BC - Gold
Roman Republic Julius Caesar and Aulus Hirtius,. AV Aureus 46 BC Obverse: veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas) C CAESAR COS TER Reverse: lituus, capis and securis, all turned left (emblems of the augurate and pontificate) A HIRTIVS PR Weight 8. 06 g Aulus Hirtius was one of the consuls of the Roman Republic and a friend of Julius Caesar. He was his legate in Gaul. in the year of mintage, and praetor. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BC he was involved in a mediation between the opposing parties. He was also a strategist and author of works on military topics. He added Book VIII to the work of Caesar's The Bello Gallico. He died in 43 BC fighting against Antony.
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Roman Republic Julius Caesar and Aulus Hirtius,. AV Aureus 46 BC Obverse: veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas) C CAESAR COS TER Reverse: lituus, capis and securis, all turned left (emblems of the augurate and pontificate) A HIRTIVS PR Weight 8. 06 g Aulus Hirtius was one of the consuls of the Roman Republic and a friend of Julius Caesar. He was his legate in Gaul. in the year of mintage, and praetor. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BC he was involved in a mediation between the opposing parties. He was also a strategist and author of works on military topics. He added Book VIII to the work of Caesar's The Bello Gallico. He died in 43 BC fighting against Antony.
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