Julius Caesar AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain, 46-45 BC. Draped bust of Venus to left, wearing stephane; small Cupid at point of bust; lituus to left, sceptre to right / Trophy of Gallic arms, holding shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, bearded male captive kneeling to left, looking to right; on right, female captive seated to right, resting head in hand; CAESAR in exergue. Crawford 468/2; CRI 59; BMCRR Spain 86; Sydenham 1015; RSC 14; RBW 1640. 4.00g, 21mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; a superb example of the type.
Ex Scipio Collection.
Price realized | 1'800 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |