The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 46-early 45 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.57 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in Spain. Draped bust of Venus left, wearing stephane; [small Cupid at point of bust; lituus to left], scepter to right / Trophy of Gallic arms, holding a shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, kneeling bearded male captive seated left, looking right; on right, seated female captive right, resting head in hand. Crawford 468/2; CRI 59; Sydenham 1015; RSC 14. Lightly toned, roughness/porosity, a few cleaning scratches, struck slightly off center. VF.
From the Raintree Collection.