Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (3.89 gm). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5. 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. Reverse deposit at bottom, otherwise a pleasing specimen with attractive old collection toning.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 400-500 USD