The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late spring-early summer 48 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.79 g, 4h). Military mint traveling with Caesar.CNG Feature Auction 117 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 6 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late spring-early summer 48 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.79 g, 4h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Diademed female head (Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath; %ii (= 52, Caesar's age) to left / Gallic trophy, holding oval shield and carnyx; securis surmounted by wolf’s head to right. Crawford 452/2; CRI 11; Sydenham 1009; RSC 18; DCA 937; RBW –. Beautiful iridescent toning, a couple light marks on cheek, reverse struck slightly off center. EF. |