How did Julius Caesar gain wealth in Farther Spain?

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Statue of Julius Caesar in Roman military attire stands in front of a domed building in Rome, Italy, with a clear blue sky in the background. — Julius Caesar Julius Caesar, bronze sculpture in Rome.

During his governorship of Farther Spain from 61 to 60 BCE, Julius Caesar gained wealth by conducting a military expedition beyond the northwest frontier of his province. This campaign allowed him to secure loot for himself and his soldiers, with a remaining balance that he contributed to the Roman treasury.1

This financial recovery was significant for Caesar, as he had been heavily in debt prior to his departure for the province; his creditors had only permitted him to leave Rome after Marcus Licinius Crassus acted as a guarantor for a portion of his debts. The wealth acquired during his time in Farther Spain provided him with the necessary financial stability to stand for the consulship upon his return to Rome in 60 BCE.1