389, Lot: 552. Estimate $500. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. Æ Dupondius (25.5mm, 14.52 g, 12h). Rome mint; C. Clovius, prefect. Winged and draped bust of Victory right / Minerva advancing left, holding trophy over shoulder and spears and shield; at feet to left, snake gliding left with head erect. Crawford 476/1a; CRI 62; Sydenham 1025. VF, dark green patina. Gorgon’s head on shield shows wonderful detail.

From the L. Shea Collection.