Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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JULIUS CAESAR. AV Aureus (8.15 gms), Rome Mint; A. Hirtius, praetor, 46 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
Cr-466/1; CRI-56; Calico-37; Syd-1018. Obverse: Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right; Reverse: Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, capis, and securis. About as alluring as one can possibly encounter for the type, this tremendously dazzling specimen offers a well centered strike on a lightly handled flan of good metal, featuring a charming tone and a good deal of shimmering brilliance remaining. Undoubtedly a crown jewel for the connoisseur, especially given its connection to such a famous historical figure.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $20000 - $30000
Cr-466/1; CRI-56; Calico-37; Syd-1018. Obverse: Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right; Reverse: Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, capis, and securis. About as alluring as one can possibly encounter for the type, this tremendously dazzling specimen offers a well centered strike on a lightly handled flan of good metal, featuring a charming tone and a good deal of shimmering brilliance remaining. Undoubtedly a crown jewel for the connoisseur, especially given its connection to such a famous historical figure.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $20000 - $30000