The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Early 46 BC. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.95 g, 3h). Rome mint; A. Hirtius, praetor. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 608. Estimated: $ 10 000

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 25 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Early 46 BC. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.95 g, 3h). Rome mint; A. Hirtius, praetor. Veiled head of female (Vesta or Pietas?) right; C • CAESAR COS TER around / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, capis, and securis; A • HIRTIVS • PR around from lower left. Crawford 466/1; Molinari 122 (D7/R214, this coin); CRI 56; Sydenham 1018; Bahrfeldt 19; Calicó 37b; Biaggi –; BMCRR Rome 4052; Kestner 3634-6; RBW 1634. Lightly toned, small scrape on obverse, minor marks in field and edge. Good VF. Fine style obverse.

Ex Naville XVII (3 October 1934), lot 666.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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