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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Rome mint; M. Mettius, moneyer. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 129 Roman Republican, Silver Estimate: $ 4 000 |
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-February 44 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Rome mint; M. Mettius, moneyer. Laureate head right; lituus and simpulum to left / Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, resting her left elbow on shield set on celestial globe to right; I to left. Crawford 480/3; Alföldi Type III, 48 (A27/R20); CRI 100; Sydenham 1056; RSC 34; RBW 1678 var. (control). Toned with iridescence, minor marks and scratches, area of weak strike. Near EF. |