303, Lot: 290. Estimate $300. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. Æ Dupondius (26mm, 15.57 g, 12h). Rome mint; C. Clovius, prefect. Winged and draped bust of Victory right; star behind / Minerva advancing left, holding trophy over shoulder and spears and shield; at feet to left, snake gliding left with head erect. Crawford 476/1b; CRI 62a; Sydenham 1026. Fine, green and brown patina, earthen encrustation.