116, Lot: 179. Estimate $300. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JULIUS CAESAR. 48-47 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.98 g). Military mint travelling with Caesar. Laureate head of Pietas right; ^II behind / Trophy of Gallic arms; axe surmounted by an animal's head on right. Crawford 452/2; CRI 11; Sydenham 1009; RSC 18. Good VF, lightly toned, a few light scratches, banker's mark on cheek.

From the Tony Hardy Collection.

^II represents the numeral "52", Caesar's age at the time of the decisive battle of Pharsalus in August 48 BC.