Lot 4879
Sale 94 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Julius Caesar, (c.46 B.C.), silver denarius, uncertain mint, (3.54 grams), obv. Ceres head to right, around COS TERT [DICT ITER], rev. simpulum, sprinkler, capis and lituus, [AVGV]R above, [PONT] MAX below, M to right, (S.1403 [var.2], Cr.467/1, Syd.1024, RSC Julius Caesar 4). Slightly off centred on the reverse, otherwise fine and very scarce.
Ex Ye Olde Coin Company, Australia. The issue was probably struck to pay his successful legions after the battle of Thapsus 6 April B.C. 46. The head of Ceres is emblematic of Africa.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $230