Lot 2529
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Julius Caesar, (c.46-5 B.C.), silver denarius, military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain, (3.99 g), obv. Venus diademed head to right, small Cupid behind at shoulder, rev. Gaulish captive and Gallia captive seated beneath trophy, CAESAR in exergue, (S.1404, Syd. 1014, Cr.468/1, C.Julius Caesar or RSC 13). Struck on a compact flan, otherwise extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
Noble Numismatics Sale 113, lot 4504. Previously I.S. Wright, Sydney, Status Auction Sale October 27, 2006 (lot 6143).
The issue refers to the victory over Gaulish tribes.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,300