CNG 105, Lot: 707. Estimate $500. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Coelius Caldus. 53 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.89 g, 3h). Rome mint. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; behind, L·D inscribed on tablet / Radiate head of Sol right; behind, S above oval shield decorated with thunderbolt; round shield below chin. Crawford 437/1b; Sydenham 892; Coelia 5. Good VF, toned, minor flaw on Caldus’ cheek.

From the Collection of a Director.