Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperatorial
Lot 3755 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperatorial
Estimate $500
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $600
JULIUS CAESAR, (c.47-46 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.89 g), military mint travelling with Caesar in Africa, obv. diademed head of Venus to right, rev. CAESAR to right, Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and palladium, dotted border, (S.1402, Cr.458/1, Syd.1013, RSC Julius Caesar 12). Lightly toned, mild surface pitting, struck slightly off centre, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Kunker Auction 280, lot 407.
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