Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperatorial
Lot 3754 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperatorial
Estimate $600
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SOLD $1,000
JULIUS CAESAR, silver denarius, issued 49-48 B.C., moving mint with Caesar, (3.83 g), obv. Elephant to right trampling on serpent CAESAR in exergue, border of dots, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat all in dotted circle, (S.1006, C.443./1, BMC Gaul 27, Sear Julius Caesar 49 [p.111]). Surface porosity, repaired edge chip at base of obverse, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Rauch Auktion Numismata, lot 216.
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