Gemini, LLC
Auction X 13 January 2013
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Julius Caesar, Uniface trial strike?. Denarius, 10.99g. (12h). . , 47-46 BC or later. Obv: Head of Venus right. Rx: Blank, irregular depression in center. Cf. Crawford 458/1. Cf. Sydenham 1013. Cf. Sear, Imperators 55.. Fine.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection.
The purpose of this enigmatic piece is quite uncertain. A trial strike to test the die is one possibility. The very convincing lime deposits are persuasive evidence that it is ancient. Sold as is, no returns.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection.
The purpose of this enigmatic piece is quite uncertain. A trial strike to test the die is one possibility. The very convincing lime deposits are persuasive evidence that it is ancient. Sold as is, no returns.