Lot 4773

Description

Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, (43 B.C.), silver denarius, Gallia Transalpina and Cisalpina mint, (3.62 g), obv. M ANTON [IMP R.P.C.], around Mark Antony bare head to right, banker's mark on cheek, rev. CAESAR DIC before laureate head of Julius Caesar, jug behind, dotted border, (S.1465, Cr.488/2, Syd.1166, C. Julius Caesar and Mark Antony 3), Slightly off centred on the obverse, otherwise nearly fine, rare.

Ex Dr. Adrian Carr Collection and purchased from Henri Helger in 2001 with his ticket.
This coin represents an opportunity to acquire a portrait of Julius Caesar issued a year after his assassination. The coin was issued in the period April 43 to the autumn of 43 B.C.