Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 534 15 Mar 2023
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.39 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Struck circa 18 BC. Head right, wearing oak wreath / DIVVS • IVLIVS across field, comet with eight rays and tail. RIC I 37a; RSC 98. Toned, porous, scratches. Fine.
From the Conti Collection. Ex Pegasi BBS 96 (11 March 1996), lot 234.
The 'Julian star' was the comet that appeared in the evening skies shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. This was taken as a sign of his divinity.
From the Conti Collection. Ex Pegasi BBS 96 (11 March 1996), lot 234.
The 'Julian star' was the comet that appeared in the evening skies shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. This was taken as a sign of his divinity.