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L. Julius L.f. Caesar (ca. 103 BC). AR denarius. NGC XF. Rome. Helmeted head of Mars left, CAESAR to right / Venus Genetrix, holding scepter, driving biga of cupids left, L. IVLI. L.F. in exergue. Crawford 320/1. Sydenham 593a. RSC Julia 4a. Toned and well-centered, a very attractive piece.
L. Julius Caesar was one of the most prominent members of the gens Julii before the rise of his nephew, the Dictator Gaius Julius Caesar. He was governor of Macedonia in 94 BC and consul during the Social War, when he passed the basic law which offered Roman citizenship to the Italian allies. After his consulship he attained the pinnacle of the Roman Republic, the Censorship, and helped to enroll the first new Italic citizens enfranchised by his law. An opponent of Marius, he was killed on the latter's return to Rome in 87 BC. He was also grandfather of Mark Antony.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 175-225 USD
L. Julius L.f. Caesar (ca. 103 BC). AR denarius. NGC XF. Rome. Helmeted head of Mars left, CAESAR to right / Venus Genetrix, holding scepter, driving biga of cupids left, L. IVLI. L.F. in exergue. Crawford 320/1. Sydenham 593a. RSC Julia 4a. Toned and well-centered, a very attractive piece.
L. Julius Caesar was one of the most prominent members of the gens Julii before the rise of his nephew, the Dictator Gaius Julius Caesar. He was governor of Macedonia in 94 BC and consul during the Social War, when he passed the basic law which offered Roman citizenship to the Italian allies. After his consulship he attained the pinnacle of the Roman Republic, the Censorship, and helped to enroll the first new Italic citizens enfranchised by his law. An opponent of Marius, he was killed on the latter's return to Rome in 87 BC. He was also grandfather of Mark Antony.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 175-225 USD