The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 47 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.51 g, 2h). Mint in Sicily (Lilybaeum?); Aulus Allienus, proconsular governor of Sicily. Near VF.Electronic Auction 573 Roman Republican, Silver Estimate: $ 250 |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 47 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.51 g, 2h). Mint in Sicily (Lilybaeum?); Aulus Allienus, proconsular governor of Sicily. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right / Trinacrus standing left, foot on prow, holding triskeles and cloak, resting elbow on knee. Crawford 457/1; CRI 54; Sydenham 1022; RSC 1; RBW 1599. Deeply toned, granular surfaces, remnants of find patina, banker’s mark on obverse. Near VF. |