The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.65 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. VF.Electronic Auction 575 Roman Republican, Silver Estimate: $ 500 |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.65 g, 6h). 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. Dark patina, granular surfaces, reverse struck slightly off center. VF. |