L. Julius L. f. Caesar AR Denarius. Rome, 103 BC. Helmeted head of Mars to right; CAESAR upwards behind, ⅃ above • above / Venus Genetrix driving biga of Cupids to left, holding sceptre and reins; lyre in lower left field, ⅃ above • above, L•IVLI•L•F in exergue. Crawford 320/1; BMCRR Rome 1423 var. (control letter pellet); RSC Julia 4. 4.05g, 17mm, 9h.
Good Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone.
Acquired from Soler & Llach;
Ex Scipio Collection.