Roman Imperatorial Period (Ancient, 49-27 BC)
Julius Caesar. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 46-45 BC. Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed head of Venus right, with Cupid at her shoulder. Reverse: CAESAR, trophy of Gallic arms, composed of helmet and cuirass, oval shield and carnyx in each hand, at base of which captive Gallic woman seated left in attitude of mourning and captive Gaul seated right, hands bound behind him. Crawford 468/1; HCRI 58; Sydenham 1014; RSC 13. Lightly toned. NGC grade VF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Edge marks. Estimated Value $300
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.