Mysia, Lampsacus. Julius Caesar. 49-44 B.C. 22.6 mm, 8.49 g, 12 h). Q. Lucretius and L. Pontius, duovirii. Struck ca. 45 B.C. C G I L, laureate head of Caesar right; c/m: monogram of LAE within hexagram / Q LVCRETI(VS) L PONTI(VS) IIVIR [COL DED PR], priest ploughing with oxen right. RPC 2269; SNG France 1260; for c/m: Howgego -. EF/VF, area of flatness of reverse due to countermark. Very Rare, only nine specimens known to RPC.. Superb portrait of Julius Caesar.
This coin has been expertly conserved, bringing to light one of the finest, expertly rendered portraits of Julius Caesar.
Price realized | 2'200 USD |
Starting price | 300 USD |
Estimate | 500 USD |