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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.98 gm, 7h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 3/5, lt. marks. Sicily, perhaps Lilybaeum, ca. 47 BC, A. Allienus, as proconsul. C•CAESAR-IMP•COS•ITER, diademed and draped bust of Venus right / A•ALLIENVS-PRO•COS, Trinacrus standing left, right foot on prow, triskeles in right hand, cloak in left. Crawford 457/1. CRI 54. RSC 1. RCV 1401.
This very rare type was minted when Caesar stopped over in Sicily in late 47 BC while preparing for his assault on Pompeian forces in north Africa. Aulus Allienus, Caesar's proconsul of Sicily, is named as the moneyer. The reverse shows Trinacrus, a son of Neptune, whose name probably derives from an alternate name of Sicily, Tinacria ("three cornered land"). Though minted in relatively small quantities, these coins saw heavy circulation, and most surviving examples display considerable wear. This specimen is far better than most extant examples, displaying little wear and choice surfaces.
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Estimate: 600-800 USD
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.98 gm, 7h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 3/5, lt. marks. Sicily, perhaps Lilybaeum, ca. 47 BC, A. Allienus, as proconsul. C•CAESAR-IMP•COS•ITER, diademed and draped bust of Venus right / A•ALLIENVS-PRO•COS, Trinacrus standing left, right foot on prow, triskeles in right hand, cloak in left. Crawford 457/1. CRI 54. RSC 1. RCV 1401.
This very rare type was minted when Caesar stopped over in Sicily in late 47 BC while preparing for his assault on Pompeian forces in north Africa. Aulus Allienus, Caesar's proconsul of Sicily, is named as the moneyer. The reverse shows Trinacrus, a son of Neptune, whose name probably derives from an alternate name of Sicily, Tinacria ("three cornered land"). Though minted in relatively small quantities, these coins saw heavy circulation, and most surviving examples display considerable wear. This specimen is far better than most extant examples, displaying little wear and choice surfaces.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-julius-caesar-as-dictator-49-44-bc-ar-denarius-19mm-398-gm-7h-ngc-fine-4-5-3-5-lt-marks/a/3076-33153.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 600-800 USD