The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.51 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain.CNG Feature Auction 114 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.51 g, 3h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Draped bust of Venus left, wearing stephane; small Cupid at point of bust; lituus to left, scepter to right / Trophy of Gallic arms, holding a shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, kneeling bearded male captive seated left, looking right; on right, seated female captive right, resting head in hand. Crawford 468/2; CRI 59; Sydenham 1015; RSC 14; RBW 1640. Light iridescent toning, light hairlines, reverse struck slightly off center. Near EF. |