The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late spring-early summer 48 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.82 g, 4h). Military mint traveling with Caesar.Electronic Auction 467 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late spring-early summer 48 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.82 g, 4h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Diademed female head (Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath; LII (= 52, Caesar's age) behind / Gallic trophy, holding oval shield and carnyx; securis surmounted by wolf’s head to right. Crawford 452/2; CRI 11; Sydenham 1009; RSC 18; DCA 937; RBW –. Lovely iridescent cabinet toning, obverse struck slightly off center. Choice EF. |