Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 4339 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 28 JULY) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $170
JULIUS CAESAR, issue of C. Clovius Praetor, (45 B.C.), AE dupondius, uncertain mint, (14.62 g), obv. Victory draped bust to right, around CAESAR DICTER before, star behind, rev. Minerva advancing left, holding trophy, spears and shield, snake at feet, C. CLOVI PRAEF around, (S.1417, Cr.476/1, RPC 601, C. Julius Caesar 7). Nearly very fine with rough surface, very scarce with dealer's card description.
Ex RJM Collection and acquired from Alex G. Malloy ($150).
The type is rarely found in good condition and more so with the star on the obverse behind the shoulder
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