Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperatorial
Lot 3756 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperatorial
Estimate $4,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $6,000
REPUBLIC, Julius Caesar, (assassinated 44 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued January-February 44 B.C., (4.08 g), issued in the name of the moneyer M. Mettius, obv. wreathed head of Caesar to right, CAESAR IMP before, lituus and simpulum behind, rev. Venus Victrix standing to left, holding Victory on extended right hand, and sceptre in left hand, her left arm resting on shield set on globe, to right M METTIV[S], control letter K in left field, (S.1419, Cr. 480/3, Syd. 1056). Toned, good very fine with an attractrive portrait, scarce type.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously private purchase from Antiquarius, October 1986. The Goodacre Collection.
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