★ An exceptional denarius of Julius Caesar, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 6, 11 March 1993, 320 ★

Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.01 g, 6 h), military mint moving with Caesar in Africa, 48-47. Diademed head of Venus to right. Rev. CAESAR Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in his right hand and Anchises on his left shoulder. Babelon (Julia) 10. Crawford 458/1. RBW 1600. Sydenham 1013. An exceptional piece, lustrous and with beautiful iridescent toning. Virtually as struck.

From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 6, 11 March 1993, 320.