Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 4256 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $120
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SOLD $140
L. JULIUS L.F. Caesar, (c.103 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.80 g), obv. Mars helmeted head to left, CAESAR behind, rev. Venus Genetrix, in biga to left, lyre before, C. above, L.IVLI.L.F. in exergue, (S.198, Cr.320/1, Syd.593, RSC Julia 4). Short on flan, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Adrian Carr Collection.
The second issue with the title CAESAR was struck by a 2nd century B.C., ancestor of Julius Caesar.
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