L. Julius L.f. Caesar. 103 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.93 g, 9h). Rome mint. VF.

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Lot: 267. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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L. Julius L.f. Caesar. 103 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.93 g, 9h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Mars left; •D• above / Venus Genetrix, holding scepter and reins, driving biga of Cupids left; •D• above, lyre below. Crawford 320/1; Sydenham 593; Julia 4; RBW 1175 var. (control). Toned, minor metal flaws. VF.

This reverse type is part of the "not horses" series of Roman coinage which depict something other than horses pulling a biga, triga or quadriga. With the exception of elephants, these are fictional depictions that never happened in real life. The series includes: elephants; stags; cupids; seahorses; snakes; and lions. All are pulling bigas with the exception of the elephant issues which are usually quadrigas with a "Divus" reference. The series is quite collectible in VF grades and below but becomes a challenge above that level.

Ex Gorny & Mosch 229 (10 March 2015), lot 1579.


Closing Date and Time: 13 September 2023 at 11:28:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.