The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Early 46 BC. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.88 g, 7h). Rome mint; A. Hirtius, praetor. NGC XF, 5/5, 2/5, damage.Electronic Auction 562 Roman Republican, Gold Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Early 46 BC. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.88 g, 7h). Rome mint; A. Hirtius, praetor. Veiled head of female (Vesta or Pietas?) right; C • CAESAR COS TER around / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, capis, and securis; A • HIRTIVS • PR around from lower left. Crawford 466/1; Molinari cf. 342 (D50/R– [unrecorded rev. die); CRI 56; Sydenham 1018; Calicó 37b; Biaggi –; RBW 1634. In NGC encapsulation 3987008-002, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, damage. |