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January 2019 NYINC Auction 11-12 Jan 2019
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JULIUS CAESAR. AV Aureus (8.07 gms), Rome Mint, ca. 46 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Calico-36; Cr-466/1; S-1395; Syd-1017. Moneyer A. Hirtius. "C. CAESAR COS. TER", veiled head of Vesta (Pietas?) right; Reverse: "A. HIRTIVS PR", lituus, capis and axe (pontificate and augurate emblems). Good centering on a somewhat broad flan. Nicely struck allowing for full legends and designs (only losing some of the beaded borders). Light attractive tone with soft satin underlying luster and quite attractive.
Estimate: $9000.00- $12000.00
Calico-36; Cr-466/1; S-1395; Syd-1017. Moneyer A. Hirtius. "C. CAESAR COS. TER", veiled head of Vesta (Pietas?) right; Reverse: "A. HIRTIVS PR", lituus, capis and axe (pontificate and augurate emblems). Good centering on a somewhat broad flan. Nicely struck allowing for full legends and designs (only losing some of the beaded borders). Light attractive tone with soft satin underlying luster and quite attractive.
Estimate: $9000.00- $12000.00