Lot 2530

Description

Julius Caesar, (assassinated 44 B.C.), denarius, Rome Mint, lifetime issue, struck Feb-March 44 B.C., P.Sepullius Macer moneyer, (3.54 g), obv. Caesar's laureate head to right, around CAESAR DICT PERPETVO , rev. P. SEPVLLIVS MACER around, Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre resting on star, (cf.S.1412, Cr.480/11, Syd.1072, Alfoldi Type VI, 69 (A11/R20), RSC 40). Lightly toned, areas of weak striking, slight die rust and some evidence of double striking on obverse, very fine or better and scarce in this condition.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.

CNG Auction 102, lot 820. Previously the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind. Ex Vico 141 (5 March 2015), lot 83 (hammer 1600 Euros).