
"Emperor"? Julius Caesar may not be technically referred to as the first
"Emperor" of Rome, but he began a dynasty that would rule the Roman
Empire for a hundred years.
In 44 B.C. the Senate bestowed upon him the
title of "Imperator" which is where the word "emperor" originates.
Though he was acting as dictator, he would not allow himself to be
referred to publicly as king or emperor but "Caesar" instead. He was
assassinated in 44 B.C. by some of his close friends, including Brutus
on the Ides of March, the 15th.



Julius Caesar Busts and Statues
1. Portrait Sketch of Julius Caesar
This
sketch of the portrait bust at Museo Archeologico Nazionale
di Napoli was copied from the University Of Texas Library
Portrait Gallery, by H.F. Helmolt (ed.): History of the
World. New York, 1902. |
2. Julius Caesar: Roman General
He
was a Roman General famous for conquering Gaul (now France
and Belgium) and his subsequent coup d'état. He changed the
Roman Republic into a monarchy thus his sole heir was Gaius
Octavian, the first Emperor of Rome. |
3. Dictator Julius Caesar
Julius
Caesar was elected Dictator, during those time dictators are
only elected in times of crisis but Julius Caesar was
elected for life because of his popularity as a war hero and
a political leader. He used his powers to make many changes
in Rome. The image is from www. bible-history.com |
4. Bust
of Julius Caesar
This
was the first known public rendition of Julius Caesar that
is totally lifelike. His portraiture represents a strong
character; he was indeed a brilliant leader. The bust is on
display at archaeological national museum, Napoli. |
5. Head of Julius Caesar
Julius
Caesar was a man of great stature that was able to change
the history of Rome. The source of the image is form George
Willis Botsford, A History of Rome, McMillan, 1921 and the
bust itself is from British Museum. |
6. Julius Caesar Bust
Julius
Caesar was almost bald, as the sculpture depicts, and with a
dark skin complexion. According to Suetonius, "He was
embarrassed by his baldness, which was a frequent subject of
jokes on the part of his opponents; so much so that he used
to comb his straggling locks forward from the back, and of
all honours heaped upon him by senate and people, the one he
most appreciated was to be able to wear a wreath at all
times..." The bust is on display at Altes Museum,
Berlin. |
7.
Image of the Great Ruler of Rome
The
source of the photo was remastered from Alfred von
Domaszewski Geschichte der Romischen Kaiser Verlag von
Quelle & Meyer in Leipzig 1914. |
8. Bust Sculpture of Julius Caesar
He
was the first dictator of Rome and the one who befriended
the Jews by helping them spread the gospel. Christians were
treated as a Jewish sect; they were allowed to meet just as
Jews were allowed their synagogues. The bust is on display
at the Art History Museum, Vienna, Austria. |
9.
Bronze Statue of Julius Caesar
Julius
Caesar was one of the most influential men in world history.
He was known for his role in transforming the Roman Republic
into a Roman Empire. This modern statue can be seen in
Rimini, Italy. |
Julius Caesar Coins
1. Julius
Caesar Denarius

This coin was minted in Italy around 49 BC. On the obverse
is an elephant walking and trampling on a horned serpent.
Below that is the emblem "CAESAR" and on the reverse are
culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. |
2. Head
of Julius Caesar

Laureate head of Julius Caesar can be seen on the left part
of the images, while on its opposite are cornucopia on
globe, rudder on left, caduceus and apex are emblem. |
3. Head
of Venus with Captives

Julius Caesar Denarius with the Head of Venus wearing a
crown as a sign of royalty is on the left. On its right is
the Trophy of Gallic arms with seated captives at either
side of base, with "CAESAR" below as emblem. |
4. Veiled Head of Caesar Coin

Laureate and veiled head of Caesar is on the left, and on
the right is Venus, the goddess of beauty and love, standing
and holding Victory and scepter set on star. |
5. Julius and Venus

Wreathed head of Julius Caesar on the obverse and behind him
is the lituus and simpulum. On the reverse is Venus resting
her elbow on a rounded shield set on globe holding Victory
and a scepter. |
6. Julius
Caesar with Veil on Head

The wreathed and veiled head of Julius is on the left
portion of the image. On the reverse is an emblem "C
COSSVTIVS", "MARID-IANVS" and "AAN A A FF". It was minted in
Rome in 44 BC. |
7. Mark Antony and Julius Caesar

Bare head of Mark Antony is on the obverse
(Front) and on the reverse is the wreathed head of Julius
Caesar. This coin was military minted by the person
traveling with Antony in Cisalpine, Gaul. |
8. Julius
Caesar and Octavian

On the obverse are the heads of Julius Caesar
and Octavian back to back, and a prow on the reverse side. |
9. Julius
Caesar and Pax

Julius Caesar with Pax the Goddess of Peace.
Posthumous coin of Caesar bearing his wreathed head with no
inscriptions or emblems. Opposite is Pax, the goddess of
peace holding the caduceus and scepter. |
10. Gold
Coin of Julius Caesar

This gold coin reveals the veiled head of
Julius Caesar on the front side with emblem "CAESAR COS TER".
At the back of the coin is a lituus, a jug and an axe with
emblem "A. HIRTIVS P.R". |
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