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Julius Caesar. Aureus, 8.59g. (1h). Mint moving with Caesar, 48 BC. Obv: Head of Venus right, wearing oak wreath and diadem, LII behind. Rx: CAE - SAR below trophy of Gallic arms, ax in right field. Crawford 452/1. Sydenham 1008 (R8). Sear, Imperators 10. Bahrfeldt 17. Choice EF.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection.
The LII=52 on obverse apparently indicates Caesar's age, so means that this type was struck after Caesar's fifty-second birthday on 13 July 48 BC. Extremely rare; perhaps a dozen known examples.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection.
The LII=52 on obverse apparently indicates Caesar's age, so means that this type was struck after Caesar's fifty-second birthday on 13 July 48 BC. Extremely rare; perhaps a dozen known examples.