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Lot 405: Julius Caesar AR Denarius / Venus / Aeneas carrying Anchises

AUCTION:  Sale 290 - US Sale

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $375
  • 7 Bid(s)
Description

Date: 47 BC

Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right
Reverse: Aeneas advancing left, carrying his father Anchises from the burning ruins of Troy, CAESAR to right.

Attribution: Crawford 458/1, Julia 10

Grade: near Very Fine

Weight: 3.02 grs.

Measure: 18.04 mm.

Notes:
Caesar"s gens of Julia claimed descent from Venus through Aeneas.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 405
  • Listing #: 211494
  • Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 6:22:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $400