CNG 88, Lot: 1190. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. February-March 44 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.97 g, 6h). Rome mint. P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Wreathed head right / Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and scepter, shield set on ground to right. Crawford 480/10; Alföldi Type VIII, 80 (A23/R15); CRI 107a; Sydenham 1073; RSC 38. VF, toned, banker’s mark on cheek, minor marks under tone.

From the Sierra Collection.