Lot 2527
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Julius Caesar, (assassinated 44 B.C.), silver denarius, mint moving with Caesar in Greece, issued 48 B.C., (3.96 g), obv. female head (Clementia) wearing oak wreath to right, with LII behind, rev. trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx, to right axe, below CAE SAR, (S.1400, Cr.452/2, Syd. 1009, RSC 18). Slightly off centred, otherwise very fine with light tone, scarce.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
Noble Numismatics Sale 113, lot 4502. Also Noble Numismatics retail sale (3042) May 27, 2008.
The issue with LII (52) on the obverse refers to Caesar's age at the time of the issue.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,300