Auction 1
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The Roman Imperatorial Caius Julius Caesar
Bid
| Estimated price | 5,000 CHF |
| Result |
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Description
Denarius. March-April 44 BC, Rome. 4.10 g. 18.20 mm. 12h
Obv. Laureate head right; CAESAR downwards to right, IMPER upwards to left.
Rev. Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and transverse scepter in left, resting her left elbow on shield set on celestial globe to right; D to left, M • METTIVS downwards to right.
Babelon (Julia) 33, (Mettia) 5. Crawford 480/17. CRI 101. RBW 1686. Sydenham 1055.
Rare, a very nice example with a exceptional portrait of Caesar. Near EF/VF, weakness on reverse, lightly toned and traces of iridescence.
Ex NAC sale N, 2003, 1629.