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Auction 3109  –  17 - 20 August 2023

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3109

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 17.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

Julius Caesar, as Consul for the Third Time (46 BC), with Aulus Hirtius, as Praetor. AV aureus (21mm, 8.12 gm, 5h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome. C•CAESAR-COS•TER, veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right, with features of Julius Caesar / A•HIRTIVS•P R, lituus, oenochoe, and securis, all turned left (emblems of the augurate and pontificate). Calicó 37. Crawford 466/1. Sydenham 1017-1018. Hirtia 1 and Julia 22. An intriguing flan shape with vibrant surfaces of honeyed gold, full legends visible, and bold remnant detailing. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Price realized 9'500 USD
Starting price 6'000 USD
Estimate 12'000 USD
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