Julius Caesar, 46-45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18mm, 3.91 g 5), military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Diademed and draped bust of Venus to left, with Cupid on her left shoulder; to left, lituus; to right, scepter. Rev. CAESAR Trophy of Gallic arms; at base to left, bearded Gaulish captive kneeling left, his head turned back to left; at base to right, draped female captive seated to right, her head in her hand. Babelon (Julia) 12. Crawford 468/2. CRI 59. Sydenham 1015. Nicely toned. Obverse partially flat struck, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection.
Price realized | 1'100 CHF |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |