Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.92 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5. Military mint moving with Caesar, late spring-early summer 48 BC. Diademed and wreath head of Venus right; LII (52, Caesar's age) behind / CAE-SAR, Gallic trophy, holding oval shield and carnyx; securis (sacrificial ax) to right. Crawford 452/2. CRI 11. Sydenham 1009. RSC 18. Crisply struck on an oblong planchet, attractively toned.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD