Lot 4718
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Mysia, Parium, Julius Caesar, c.45 B.C., AE 14, (2.06 g), issues by Praefericulum I, obv. female (probably Venus) head right, wearing stephane C G I P around, rev. Praefericulum, to right MVC PIC, to left IIII I D D D, (S.-, Sear Imperators (Appendix 2) 709, RPC I 2253, BMC 77 [Pl.XXII, 7]). Good very fine with attractive green patina, very rare.
Ex Dr. Adrian Carr Collection and purchased from Mediterranean Coins in 2003.
The Colonia Gemella Iulia Pariana seems to have been founded by Caesar about 45 B.C., as the twin of the foundation at nearby Lampsacus.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $70