The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 5.71 g, 8h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Near VF.Electronic Auction 556 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 5.71 g, 8h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed head of Venus right, with Cupid over her shoulder / Trophy of Gallic arms, composed of helmet and cuirass, oval shield and carnyx in each hand; two seated captives at base, the one on left a female in attitude of dejection, the one on right a bearded male with hands bound behind him. Crawford 468/1; CRI 58; Sydenham 1014; RSC 13; RBW 1639. Toned, reverse somewhat off center, holed and plugged. Near VF. Set in a modern 14k yellow gold bezel. |