The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-April 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.08 g, 11h). Uncertain mint, possibly Utica. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 674. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-April 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.08 g, 11h). Uncertain mint, possibly Utica. Head of Ceres right, wearing wreath of grain / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus, and lituus; M (munus = gift) to right. Crawford 467/1b; CRI 57a; Sydenham 1024; RSC 4; RBW 1638. Lightly toned, reverse slightly off center, trace deposits. VF.

From the I.L. Collection.

Struck to pay Caesar's successful legions after the battle of Thapsus, 6 April 4 BC. Ceres is emblematic of Africa and its grain producing wealth.

Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 13:44:20 ET.

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