The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. Fourée Denarius (18.5mm, 2.74 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Near VF.Electronic Auction 568 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. Fourée Denarius (18.5mm, 2.74 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed head of Venus right, with Cupid over her shoulder / Trophy of Gallic arms, composed of helmet and cuirass, oval shield and carnyx in each hand; two seated captives at base, the one on left a female in attitude of dejection, the one on right a bearded male with hands bound behind him. Cf. Crawford 468/1 (all references for official issue); cf. CRI 58; cf. Sydenham 1014; cf. RSC 13; cf. RBW 1639. Toned, breaks in plating, scratches, deposits. Near VF. |