The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 48-47 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.77 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Diademed head of Venus right / Aeneas advancing left, holding palladium and bearing Anchises on his shoulder. Crawford 458/1; CRI 55; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12; RBW 1600. A hint of golden toning, reverse struck off center, a few light scratches. EF.
From the Liggett Collection, purchased from W. Warren.