Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator for the Second Time, Consul for the Third Time, and Augur (46 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.85 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5. North Africa (Utica?), 46 BC. COS•TERT-DICT•ITER, head of Ceres right, wreathed with grain ears / AVGVR / PONT•MAX, culullus, aspergillum, oenochoe, and lituus; D in right field. Crawford 467/1a. Sydenham 1023. Julia 16. Bright, shimmering surfaces with just a touch of golden toning.
Ex Silas Collection (Heritage Auctions, Auction 3098 NYINC, 18 January 2022), lot 33233
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