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Julius Caesar, Denarius, late 48-47 BC; AR (3,80 g; 16,5 mm; 6 h)

Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Diademed head of Venus to r., wearing necklace of pearls; Rv. Aeneas advancing to l., holding palladium and bearing Anchises on his shoulder; to r., CAESAR downwards. Crawford 458/1; Babelon (Julia) 10; Sydenham 1013. Lovely iridescent tone. Good very fine.
Live auction 331

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Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s., thu 27 March 2025
SINGLE SESSION 27/03/2025 Hours 14:00