Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.95 gm, 10h). Rome, moneyer P. Sepullius Macer, January-February 44 BC. CAESAR· IMP, laureate head of Caesar right, eight-pointed star behind / P · SEPVLLIVS - MACER, Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory in right hand and scepter set on star in left. Crawford 480/5b. CRI 106a. RSC 41. Minor flatness on wreath, otherwise crisply struck with a marvelous portrait and deep iridescent toning. NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD