The Caesarians. Divus Julius Caesar. 40 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.54 g). Obverse brockage. Rome mint; Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 728. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Caesarians. Divus Julius Caesar. 40 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.54 g). Obverse brockage. Rome mint; Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Laureate head right; lituus to left / Incuse and reverse of obverse. Cf. Crawford 526/2; cf. CRI 329; cf. Sydenham 1132; cf. RSC 46; RBW –. Toned, scratches, test cut, banker’s mark on reverse. Near VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Ancient Delights, 20 April 2004.

Little is known about this moneyer, in the chaos of the Imperatorial period, aside from a few coin types that feature his name. His coins were clearly minted to show his alliance with the Second Triumvirate and specifically to Octavian, as his coins began to display his portraiture on the obverse. The missing reverse of this coin continues the tradition of showcasing canting puns, a play on words with the moneyers name. Other examples are Musa with the Muses, Lucius Appuleius Saturninus with Saturn in a quadriga, and D. Silanus L.f. with a mask of Silenus. In this case a Vitulus means calf.

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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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