Lot 3755

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Julius Caesar, (c.47-46 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.89 g), military mint travelling with Caesar in Africa, obv. diademed head of Venus to right, rev. CAESAR to right, Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and palladium, dotted border, (S.1402, Cr.458/1, Syd.1013, RSC Julius Caesar 12). Lightly toned, mild surface pitting, struck slightly off centre, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce in this condition.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Kunker Auction 280, lot 407.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$600

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