Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius (3.76 gms), Military Mint traveling with Caesar in Spain, 46-45 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. Flan Flaw.
Cr-468/2; CRI-59; Syd-1015; RSC-14. Obverse: Draped bust of Venus left, wearing stephane; small Cupid and lituus to left; scepter to right; Reverse: Trophy of Gallic arms, with 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. Presenting exceptional quality for the top that is RARELY encountered, this charming specimen offers a delightful cabinet tone with a gunmetal gray allure and some iridescent hints further accentuating the devices.
From the Collection of J. and L. Poinssot.
Cr-468/2; CRI-59; Syd-1015; RSC-14. Obverse: Draped bust of Venus left, wearing stephane; small Cupid and lituus to left; scepter to right; Reverse: Trophy of Gallic arms, with 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. Presenting exceptional quality for the top that is RARELY encountered, this charming specimen offers a delightful cabinet tone with a gunmetal gray allure and some iridescent hints further accentuating the devices.
From the Collection of J. and L. Poinssot.
Ex: J. and L. Poinssot Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000