The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-April 46 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.72 g, 3h). Uncertain mint, possibly Utica. Good Fine.

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Lot: 431. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Republican, Silver

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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. January-April 46 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.72 g, 3h). Uncertain mint, possibly Utica. Wreathed head of Ceres right / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus, and lituus; D (donativum = largess) to right. Crawford 467/1a; CRI 57; Sydenham 1023; RSC 4a; RBW 1637. Hairline cleaning scratches, trace deposits. Good Fine.

Struck to pay Caesar's successful legions after the battle of Thapsus, 6 April 4 BC. Ceres is emblematic of Africa and its grain producing wealth.

Closing Date and Time: 1 November 2023 at 12:23:20 ET.

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