L. Julius L.f. Caesar. 103 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.90 g, 6h). Rome mint. Near VF.

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Lot: 449. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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L. Julius L.f. Caesar. 103 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.90 g, 6h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Mars left; C/• above / Venus Genetrix, holding scepter and reins, driving biga of Cupids left; C/• above, lyre below. Crawford 320/1; Sydenham 593; Julia 4; RBW 1175 var. (control letter). Toned, traces of porosity and a couple of scratches on reverse. Near VF.

From the Bem Jamin Collection.

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; centaurs; 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.


Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 12:29:20 ET.

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