Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 4419 SESSION 17 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $500
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SOLD $1,200
REPUBLIC, Julius Caesar, (assassinated 44 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued January-February 44 B.C., (3.17 g), issued in the name of the moneyer M. Mettius, obv. wreathed head of Caesar to right, CAESAR before, IMP[ER] behind, rev. Venus 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 METTIVS, control letter K in left field, (S.1419, Cr. 480/17, Syd. 1055). Toned, holed for suspension, good fine - nearly very fine and scarce type.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously Antiquarius, October 1983. With tickets.
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