JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius (3.82 gms), Military Mint traveling with Caesar, 48 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Cr-452/2; CRI-11; Syd-1009. Obverse: Diademed female head (Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath; LII (= 52, Caesar's age) to left; Reverse: Gallic trophy, with oval shield and carnyx; securis surmounted by wolf's head to right. Well centered and most attractively toned with a delightful cabinet nature, this enchanting and fully wholesome specimen dazzles the viewer, with just a few very minor-- and seemingly inconsequential --bankers' marks in front of the face of Clementia.
Estimate: $1500.00- $2500.00
Price realized | 1'400 USD |
Starting price | 900 USD |