★ From an old Swiss collection, ex Leu 7, 9 May 1973, 311 ★

Julius Caesar, 49-44 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.91 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. A very sharp and beautifully toned example struck on an oval flan. Good extremely fine.

From an old Swiss collection, ex Leu 7, 9 May 1973, 311.