The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Early 46 BC. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.94 g, 7h). Rome mint; A. Hirtius, praetor. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 618.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Republican, Gold

Estimate: $ 5 000

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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Early 46 BC. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.94 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 217 (D23/R223); CRI 56; Sydenham 1018; Bahrfeldt 19; Calicó 37; Biaggi –; RBW 1634. Light rose tone, minor roughness, reverse graffito. Good VF.

From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Dr. Walter Stoecklin (†1975) Collection (Nomos 14, 17 May 2017), lot 279.


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