Nomos

Auction 14  –  17 May 2017

Nomos, Auction 14

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

We, 17.05.2017, from 1:30 PM CEST
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Description

L. Flaminius Chilo and Julius Caesar, 43 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19mm, 3.60 g 8), Rome. Laureate head of Julius Caesar to right. Rev. L.FLAMINIVS IIII.VIR Goddess, Venus or Pax, standing to left, holding caduceus in her right hand and long scepter in her left. Babelon (Flaminia) 2, (Julia) 44. Crawford 485/1. CRI 113. Sydenham 1089. Toned, and with a noble portrait of Caesar. Striking flatness on both sides, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Stoecklin Collection, bought from Hess AG in Luzern.

This is a particularly dramatic head of Caesar, struck in Rome probably in August 43 after Octavian had regained the city. The very prominent and detailed laurel wreath he wears (mixed with leaves and laurel berries) hints at the Senate’s forthcoming proclamation of Caesar as a god, which took place on 1 January 42.

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Price realized 7'500 CHF
Starting price 2'400 CHF
Estimate 3'000 CHF
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